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

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Oakland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Oakland is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Oakland. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Oakland via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Los Altos and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Los Altos to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Oakland?

The distance between Los Altos and Oakland is 51 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Oakland without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Los Altos to Oakland, including transfers.

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

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

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

Los Altos to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Los Altos to Oakland bus arrive?

Los Altos to Oakland bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Where does the Los Altos to Oakland train arrive?

Los Altos to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Oakland is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Los Altos to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 774+ hotels available in Oakland.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Oakland by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
2h 11m
$20–27
Drive 38.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Oaklandcar 38.2 mi
46 min
$7–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 46m
$8–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Oaklandtaxi 38.2 mi
46 min
$140–170
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 29m
$12–24

Los Altos to Oakland by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Oakland via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 29m.

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