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How to get fromPhoenix to Los Altosby plane, bus, taxi, train, car or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Los Altos by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    4h 54m
    $119–664

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    17h 46m
    $87–126

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    21h 49m
    $318–633

  4. Drive 720.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Los Altoscar car 720.4 mi
    11h 52m
    $132–190

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - 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
    5h 13m
    $255–873

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    6h 1m
    $106–569

  7. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    19h 6m
    $87–129

Phoenix to Los Altos by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant once daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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