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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Los Altos Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Los Altos Hills. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at 1070 Arastradero Road @ Front Door via San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway and PATC @ Bus Depot Bay #7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Los Altos Hills?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills?

The distance between Sacramento and Los Altos Hills is 145 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills, including transfers.

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

Sacramento to Los Altos Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Sacramento to Los Altos Hills bus arrive?

Sacramento to Los Altos Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Sacramento to Los Altos Hills train arrive?

Sacramento to Los Altos Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Los Altos Hills is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills.

Where can I stay near Los Altos Hills?

There are 557+ hotels available in Los Altos Hills.

Sacramento to Los Altos Hills - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromSacramento to Los Altos Hills

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 34m
$65–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
5h 47m
$18–33
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Los Altos Hillscar 116.9 mi
2h 19m
$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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 21m
$465–771

Sacramento to Los Altos Hills by bus and subway

21Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Los Altos Hills.

Launch map view

Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Los Altos Hills, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to 1070 Arastradero Road @ Front Door via Oakland, West Oakland, San Bruno, San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, and PATC @ Bus Depot Bay #7 in around 5h 47m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.