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How to get fromSan Francisco to Los Altos Hillsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Los Altos Hills by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from PATC @ Bus Depot Bay #7 to 3460 Hillview Avebus bus Rp Am
    2h 8m
    $7–9

  2. Line 292 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 10th St & Howard St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 58m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 35.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Los Altos Hillscar car 35.8 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Los Altos Hillstaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    49 min
    $130–160

San Francisco to Los Altos Hills by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from 10th St & Howard St to 1070 Arastradero Road @ Front Door via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, and PATC @ Bus Depot Bay #7 in around 3h 58m.

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