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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Los Altos is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Los Altos is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Salinas, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Monterey to Los Altos?

The distance between Monterey and Los Altos is 97 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Los Altos without a car is to line 20 bus and bus and line 22 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Monterey to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Monterey to Los Altos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

Where does the Monterey to Los Altos bus arrive?

Monterey to Los Altos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Los Altos is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Monterey to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 721+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Monterey to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Los Altos by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Line 20 bus, bus, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22
4h 55m
Drive 75.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Los Altoscar 75.3 mi
1h 31m
$14–20
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 3m
$29–59
Shuttle, line 22 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
3h 34m
$61–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to Los Altos.

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Distance: 96 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Antonio & Almond via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 4h 55m.

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