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 which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 16m.

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 Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from California to Los Altos?

The distance between California and Los Altos is 360 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 via San Jose Diridon which takes 8h 17m and costs $50 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Los Altos?

The best way to get from California to Los Altos is to bus via San Jose Diridon which takes 8h 17m and costs $50 - $200. 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 Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon 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 696+ hotels available in Los Altos.

California to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Los Altos by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

Bus via San Jose Diridon
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 17m
$51–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 16m
$46–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 32m
$103–177
Drive 352.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Los Altoscar 352.3 mi
5h 58m
$65–93

California to Los Altos by bus

11Weekly Buses

8h 17mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 358.2 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–180 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. 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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