What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $25.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Los Altos?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Los Altos is 102 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos without a car is to bus and Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Los Altos is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Santa Rosa to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 652+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Santa Rosa to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos by bus, train, ferry, or car

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

Bus, Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond40
4h 17m
$36–84
Drive 91.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Los Altos91.5 mi
1h 45m
$17–25
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
5h 18m
$19–38
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
4h 40m
$22–31
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave292
6h 10m
$19–30

Santa Rosa to Los Altos by bus, foot, subway, and train

119Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Los Altos.

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to San Antonio & Almond via Mission St & Fremont St, Mission St & 1st St, S Delaware St & Cypress Ave, San Mateo Caltrain Southbound, Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 6h 10m.

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