What is the cheapest way to get from Daly City to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Los Altos is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daly City to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Daly City to Los Altos is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Daly City and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Daly City to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from John Daly Blvd & Mission St and arriving at El Camino & Jordan via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Daly City and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Daly City to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Daly City to Los Altos?

The distance between Daly City and Los Altos is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Daly City to Los Altos without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 5m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Daly City to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Daly City to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daly City to Los Altos bus from?

Daly City to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from John Daly Blvd & Mission St station.

Where do I catch the Daly City to Los Altos train from?

Daly City to Los Altos train services, operated by BART, depart from Daly City station.

Where does the Daly City to Los Altos bus arrive?

Daly City to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Daly City to Los Altos train arrive?

Daly City to Los Altos train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Daly City to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Los Altos is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Daly City to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 552+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Daly City to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Daly City to Los Altos by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 5m
$17–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 44m
$4–7
Drive 33.1 mi
1. Drive from Daly City to Los Altoscar 33.1 mi
41 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Daly City to Los Altostaxi 33.1 mi
41 min
$120–150
Bus, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus Ecr
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 48m
$10–15

Daly City to Los Altos by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 35.1 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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