What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Los Altos is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Los Altos is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Alameda to Los Altos?

The distance between Alameda and Los Altos is 52 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alameda to Los Altos without a car is to BART and tram and line 40 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $11 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Alameda to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Los Altos bus from?

Alameda to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Alameda to Los Altos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alameda to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Los Altos is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Alameda to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 655+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Alameda to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, tram, line 40 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Los Altos by subway, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, tram, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 44m
$11–16
Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Los Altoscar 36.3 mi
46 min
$7–10
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
3h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Los Altostaxi 36.3 mi
46 min
$130–160
BART, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 48m
$19–26

Alameda to Los Altos by subway, tram, and bus

173Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alameda to Los Altos.

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 3h 27m.

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