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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Los Altos is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Los Altos is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Los Altos?

The distance between Berkeley and Los Altos is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Los Altos without a car is to BART and Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $19 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Berkeley to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Berkeley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where does the Berkeley to Los Altos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berkeley to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Los Altos is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Berkeley to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 584+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Berkeley to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and line 40 bus

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

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

BART, Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbrae
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond40
2h 58m
$19–27
Drive 42.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Los Altos42.9 mi
55 min
$8–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San BrunoRed-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
3h 13m
$9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Los Altos42.9 mi
55 min
$150–190
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showers22 / ...
3h 17m

Berkeley to Los Altos by subway, train, and bus

173Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Emeryville to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 3h 17m.

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