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

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

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

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

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

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

How far is it from Los Altos to Castro Valley?

The distance between Los Altos and Castro Valley is 37 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Castro Valley without a car is to tram and BART which takes 1h 44m and costs $9 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Los Altos to Castro Valley, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Los Altos to Castro Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Altos to Castro Valley?

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

Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

There are 289+ hotels available in Castro Valley.

Los Altos to Castro Valley - 4 ways to travel via tram, BART, and line 22 bus

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

Tram, BART
best
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas StationOrange Line / ...
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to HaywardOrange-N / ...
1h 44m
$10–14
Drive 27 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Castro Valley27 mi
36 min
$5–8
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus StationGreyhound US0831
3h 3m
$14–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Castro Valley27 mi
36 min
$100–120

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

125Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Altos to Castro Valley.

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Distance: 36.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

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

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