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Santa Monica, United States of America → Los Altos, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Los Altos

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Los Altos

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.72–$5.87

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

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

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to 1642
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Altos is to bus which costs $30.43 - $119.57 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Altos is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Los Angeles, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Los Altos?

The distance between Santa Monica and Los Altos is 605 km. The road distance is 569.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Altos without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Santa Monica to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Los Altos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Los Altos?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Altos is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $173.91 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Los Altos bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Los Altos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Los Altos is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Santa Monica 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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