What is the cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Menlo Park to Los Altos?

The distance between Menlo Park and Los Altos is 10 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos without a car is to Caltrain and line 52 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Menlo Park to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to Los Altos bus from?

Menlo Park to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain station.

Where does the Menlo Park to Los Altos bus arrive?

Menlo Park to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Can I drive from Menlo Park to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Los Altos is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Menlo Park to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 552+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Menlo Park to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 52 bus, and bus

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

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Caltrain, line 52 bus
best
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to El Monte & Clarkbus 52
1h 4m
$6–10
Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Menlo Park to Los Altoscar 6.5 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
1h 7m
$4–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to Los Altostaxi 6.5 mi
12 min
$25–31
Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
1h 18m
$6–10

Menlo Park to Los Altos by train and bus

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain to San Antonio & Almond via Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 1h 7m.

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