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

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to San Francisco is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to San Francisco is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St via El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Los Altos to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Los Altos to San Francisco?

The distance between Los Altos and San Francisco is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Los Altos to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Los Altos to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Los Altos to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Los Altos to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Where does the Los Altos to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Altos to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to San Francisco is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Los Altos to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 833+ hotels available in San Francisco.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 29m
$10–15
Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to San Franciscocar 37.4 mi
43 min
$7–10
Bus, line 292 bus
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 25m
$8–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to San Franciscotaxi 37.4 mi
43 min
$130–170

Los Altos to San Francisco by bus and train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to 9th St & Folsom St via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 25m.

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