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How to get fromIrvine to Los Altosby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, tram or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Los Altos by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    3h 19m
    $93–557

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    11h 6m
    $54–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 36m
    $110–193

  4. Drive 394.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Los Altoscar car 394.6 mi
    6h 41m
    $72–104

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    3h 43m
    $303–1,040

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram
    4h 31m
    $80–460

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    5h 47m
    $89–470

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 37m
    $66–154

Irvine to Los Altos by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Xe Do Hoang Transportation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to San Antonio & Almond via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 13h 36m.

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