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How to get fromLos Altos to San Joseby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to San Jose by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 52 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte & Mayer to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 52
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    47 min
    $6–11

  2. Line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to Santa Clara & Almaden Avebus bus 22
    1h 5m
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to San Josetaxi taxi 15 mi
    19 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to San Josecar car 15 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 40 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 9m
    $6–11

Los Altos to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to Santa Clara & Almaden Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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