What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos Hills and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from 1070 Arastradero Road @ Front Door and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Los Altos Hills and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

The distance between Los Altos Hills and San Francisco is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 3m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos Hills to San Francisco bus from?

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Los Altos Hills to San Francisco train from?

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 1h 3m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Los Altos Hills to San Francisco bus arrive?

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Los Altos Hills to San Francisco train arrive?

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos Hills to San Francisco is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 797+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos Hills to San Francisco by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 3m
$24–31
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
3h 20m
$4–8
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Altos Hills to San Franciscocar 36.4 mi
50 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos Hills to San Franciscotaxi 36.4 mi
50 min
$130–160

Los Altos Hills to San Francisco by bus

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Distance: 35.7 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Los Altos Hills, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1070 Arastradero Road @ Front Door to 9th St & Folsom St via University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 20m.

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