What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Sacramento, CA via El Camino & Showers, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and Petro - Santa Nella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Los Altos and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Los Altos to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at CRC Station via Santa Clara Amtrak and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

The distance between Los Altos and Elk Grove is 160 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Elk Grove bus from?

Los Altos to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Showers station.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Elk Grove train from?

Los Altos to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Los Altos to Elk Grove bus arrive?

Los Altos to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.

Where does the Los Altos to Elk Grove train arrive?

Los Altos to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Elk Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Elk Grove is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Los Altos to Elk Grove.

Where can I stay near Elk Grove?

There are 212+ hotels available in Elk Grove.

Los Altos to Elk Grove - 3 ways to travel via train, line 22 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Altos to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 57m
$70–129
Drive 109.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Elk Grovecar 109.3 mi
2h 8m
$20–29
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Tully & Kingbus 22
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Petro - Santa Nellabus
3. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus
7h 32m
$96–117

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Elk Grove via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Petro - Santa Nella, and Sacramento, CA in around 7h 32m.

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