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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Los Altos is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Los Altos is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Oakland to Los Altos?

The distance between Oakland and Los Altos is 55 miles. The road distance is 38.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Los Altos without a car is to BART and Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $19 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Oakland to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Oakland to Los Altos bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Los Altos bus arrive?

Oakland to Los Altos bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Los Altos?

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

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 571+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Oakland to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, line 40 bus

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

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BART, Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 49m
$19–27
Drive 37.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Los Altoscar 37.9 mi
46 min
$7–10
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 3m
$9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Los Altostaxi 37.9 mi
46 min
$140–170
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
3h 8m
$11–25

Oakland to Los Altos by subway, train, and bus

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 3h 8m.

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