What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos is to line 21 bus and line 40 bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Middlefield & Embarcadero and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Los Altos?

The distance between Palo Alto and Los Altos is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos without a car is to line 21 bus and line 40 bus which takes 53 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Los Altos bus from?

Palo Alto to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Middlefield & Embarcadero station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Los Altos bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Showers & Latham station.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 561+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Palo Alto to Los Altos - 3 ways to travel via line 21 bus, line 40 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 21 bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Showers & Lathambus 21
2. Take the bus from Showers & El Camino to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
53 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Los Altostaxi 5.1 mi
10 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Palo Alto to Los Altoswalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m

Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

You can take a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to San Antonio & Almond via Showers & El Camino in around 53 min.

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