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How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to Los Altos

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.12–$7.65
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$8.29

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.62–$108.43
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Train from Milpitas Station to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.88
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
Bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos is to bus which costs $27.17 - $103.26 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos is to fly and Caltrain and line 22 bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Altos is 474 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $27.17 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Altos bus from?

Santa Barbara to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Altos is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $27.17 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Altos bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Los Altos is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Santa Barbara 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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