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

The cheapest way to get from Emeryville to Los Altos is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Emeryville to Los Altos is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Emeryville and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Emeryville to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Emeryville and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Emeryville to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from MacArthur and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Emeryville to Los Altos?

The distance between Emeryville and Los Altos is 53 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Emeryville to Los Altos without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 42m and costs $19 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Emeryville to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Emeryville to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Emeryville to Los Altos train from?

Emeryville to Los Altos train services, operated by BART, depart from MacArthur station.

Where does the Emeryville to Los Altos bus arrive?

Emeryville to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Emeryville to Los Altos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emeryville to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville to Los Altos is 41 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Emeryville to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 571+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Emeryville to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Emeryville to Los Altos by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 42m
$20–27
Drive 40.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Emeryville to Los Altoscar 40.3 mi
50 min
$8–11
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 20m
$9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Emeryville to Los Altostaxi 40.3 mi
50 min
$140–180
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
3h 43m
$24–40

Emeryville to Los Altos by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Emeryville to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 3h 43m.

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