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

The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Los Altos is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Los Altos is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Burlingame and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame and arriving at El Camino & Jordan via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Burlingame to Los Altos?

The distance between Burlingame and Los Altos is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burlingame to Los Altos without a car is to Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $8 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Burlingame to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Burlingame to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame station.

Where does the Burlingame to Los Altos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burlingame to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Los Altos is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Burlingame to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 549+ hotels available in Los Altos.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Burlingame to Los Altos by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekend
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond40
1h 39m
$8–12
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1397 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Jordan22
1h 47m
$4–8
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Burlingame to Los Altos22.5 mi
26 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burlingame to Los Altos22.5 mi
26 min
$85–110
Bus, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame to El Camino Real & 27th Ave397 / ...
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond40
2h 5m
$9–14

Burlingame to Los Altos by train and bus

66Weekly Services

1h 39mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28.2 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame to El Camino & Jordan via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 1h 47m.

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