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 $21 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.

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 15m and costs $21 - $35.

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 Sacramento and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Stockton, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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 153 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 train which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 Amtrak, depart from Sacramento 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 $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus via Stockton, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Sacramento to Los Altos bus arrive?

Sacramento to Los Altos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton 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 15m to drive from Sacramento to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 571+ hotels available in Los Altos.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 49m
$50–98
Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Los Altoscar 116.3 mi
2h 15m
$22–31
Bus, line 22 bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22
6h 8m
$48–76
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 3m
$468–777
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus Route 2
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Rengstorffbus 22
6h 56m
$40–78

Sacramento to Los Altos by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 151.7 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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 $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to San Antonio & Almond via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 6h 8m.

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