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

The cheapest way to get from California to Los Altos is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $52 - $55 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Los Altos is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Chinatown Station and arriving at El Camino & Rengstorff via King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from California to Los Altos?

The distance between California and Los Altos is 357 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Los Altos without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $52 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from California to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

California to Los Altos bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Chinatown Station.

Train or bus from California to Los Altos?

The best way to get from California to Los Altos is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $52 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the California to Los Altos bus arrive?

California to Los Altos bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Can I drive from California to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Los Altos is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from California to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 710+ hotels available in Los Altos.

California to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 22 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Los Altos by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus San Fran
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Rengstorffbus 22
6h 55m
$52–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 16m
$45–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 32m
$102–174
Drive 352.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Los Altoscar 352.3 mi
5h 58m
$65–93
Bus via San Jose Diridon
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 17m
$51–190

California to Los Altos by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 354.4 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Chinatown Station to El Camino & Rengstorff via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and King & Tully in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $95–170 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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