What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Embarcadero Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Mission St & 1st St via El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

The distance between Los Altos and Embarcadero Center is 41 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 54m and costs $12 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Embarcadero Center bus from?

Los Altos to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Train or bus from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center is to Caltrain which takes 1h 54m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Los Altos to Embarcadero Center bus arrive?

Los Altos to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Embarcadero Center is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero Center?

There are 741+ hotels available in Embarcadero Center.

Los Altos to Embarcadero Center - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center by train, bus, 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.

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 54m
$12–17
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 1st St292 / ...
3h 37m
$8–18
Drive 38.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center38.7 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Embarcadero Center38.7 mi
44 min
$140–170

Los Altos to Embarcadero Center by bus, train, tram, and foot

125Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Embarcadero Center via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, and Mission St & 1st St in around 3h 37m.

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