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Two ways to Travel from San Francisco to Los Altos

Composite routes from San Francisco to Los Altos

Cheapest
42 min
Car
59 km.
from $3
Other
1 h 17 min
Train, Bus
50 km.
from $15.04

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Bus operators

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Altos is to bus which costs $5.43 - $17.39 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Altos is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6.52 - $9.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 11th St and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Daly City BART-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Los Altos?

The distance between San Francisco and Los Altos is 56 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Altos without a car is to Caltrain and line 22 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs $8.15 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from San Francisco to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Los Altos bus from?

San Francisco to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Daly City BART-Bay 1 station.

Where does the San Francisco to Los Altos bus arrive?

San Francisco to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Los Altos is 59 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from San Francisco to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 654+ hotels available in Los Altos. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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