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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from 7Th St & H St and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Sacramento, CA, King & Tully and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Los Altos?

The distance between Sacramento and Los Altos is 135 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Sacramento to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

Sacramento to Los Altos bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Los Altos train from?

Sacramento to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Los Altos?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Sacramento to Los Altos bus arrive?

Sacramento to Los Altos bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Where does the Sacramento to Los Altos train arrive?

Sacramento to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Los Altos is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Sacramento to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 560+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Sacramento to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Los Altos by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
4h 30m
$34–49
Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Los Altoscar 116.3 mi
2h 16m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 49m
$80–124
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 6m
$428–577
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Showersbus 22
7h 32m
$42–52

Sacramento to Los Altos by bus, subway, and train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 7Th St & H St to San Antonio & Almond via Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 7h 32m.

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