There are 4 ways to get from California to Los Altos by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 8m$59–110Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Showersbus 22
9h 17m$51–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 33m$146–286Drive 352.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Los Altoscar 352.3 mi
5h 58m$65–93
California to Los Altos by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Los Altos is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from California to Los Altos is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Mountain View Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between California and Los Altos is 364 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Los Altos without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from California to Los Altos, including transfers.
California to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Los Altos is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Showers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
California to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
California to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Los Altos is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from California to Los Altos.
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