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 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 $21 - $35.

How far is it from Sacramento to Los Altos?

The distance between Sacramento and Los Altos is 144 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 and line 22 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sacramento to Los Altos, including transfers.

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 552+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Sacramento to Los Altos - 3 ways to travel via train, line 22 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Los Altos by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
4h 22m
$38–85
Drive 116.3 mi
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1. Drive from Sacramento to Los Altoscar 116.3 mi
2h 16m
$22–31
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
$438–777

Sacramento to Los Altos by train and bus

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4h 22mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Los Altos. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to El Camino & Showers, walk to Showers & El Camino, then take the line 40 bus to San Antonio & Almond. Alternatively, you can drive from Sacramento to Los Altos in around 2h 16m.

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