What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Los Altos?

The distance between Castro Valley and Los Altos is 42 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos without a car is to BART and tram and line 40 bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Los Altos bus from?

Castro Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Los Altos bus arrive?

Castro Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Los Altos is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Castro Valley to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 621+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Castro Valley to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via BART, tram, and line 40 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Castro Valley to Los Altos by subway, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.

BART, tram, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitas
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Station
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond40
2h 27m
$10–14
Drive 27 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Los Altos27 mi
36 min
$5–8
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showers22 / ...
2h 37m
$13–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castro Valley to Los Altos27 mi
36 min
$100–120

Castro Valley to Los Altos by subway, tram, and bus

173Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.6 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 2h 37m.

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