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South San Francisco to Los Altos

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44 km.
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Four ways to Travel from South San Francisco to Los Altos

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Cheapest
By car (44 km)
31 min
44 km.
from $2
Other
Rideshare
31 min
44 km.
from $2.39
Train, Bus (Caltrain)
1 h 2 min
38 km.
from $12.96
Train, Bus (Caltrain)
1 h 46 min
38 km.
from $14.30

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

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
Bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Los Altos is to bus which costs $2.93 - $15.22 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Los Altos is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4.89 - $7.61 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from South San Francisco to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from South San Francisco to Los Altos?

The distance between South San Francisco and Los Altos is 41 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.

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

The best way to get from South San Francisco to Los Altos without a car is to Caltrain and line 22 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs $6.52 - $13.04 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from South San Francisco to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

South San Francisco to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway station.

Train, bus or fly from South San Francisco to Los Altos?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to Los Altos is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $2.93 - $15.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between South San Francisco to Los Altos.

Where does the South San Francisco to Los Altos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from South San Francisco to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco to Los Altos is 44 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from South 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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