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

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Alameda is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Alameda is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Alameda. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Oakland via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Alameda?

The distance between Los Altos and Alameda is 48 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Alameda without a car is to tram and BART which takes 2h and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Los Altos to Alameda, including transfers.

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

Los Altos to Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Showers station.

Where does the Los Altos to Alameda bus arrive?

Los Altos to Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Alameda is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Los Altos to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 682+ hotels available in Alameda.

Los Altos to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via tram, BART, line 22 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Alameda by tram, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or train

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

Tram, BART
best
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway Orange-N / ...
2h
$12–16
Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Alamedacar 36.6 mi
46 min
$7–10
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
3h 28m
$12–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Alamedataxi 36.6 mi
46 min
$130–170
Line 40 bus, Caltrain, BART
1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 40
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2h 31m
$18–26

Los Altos to Alameda by bus, tram, and subway

125Weekly Services

2hAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Altos to Alameda.

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Oakland via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 28m.

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