What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Los Altos is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Los Altos is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Los Altos?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Clara & Market and arriving at El Camino & Rengstorff. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from San Jose to Los Altos?

The distance between San Jose and Los Altos is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Los Altos without a car is to line 22 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Los Altos?

The line 22 bus from Santa Clara & Market to El Camino & Rengstorff takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Los Altos bus from?

San Jose to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & Market station.

Where does the San Jose to Los Altos bus arrive?

San Jose to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & Rengstorff station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Los Altos is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from San Jose to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 557+ hotels available in Los Altos.

San Jose to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via line 22 bus, and Caltrain

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

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Line 22 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Market to El Camino & Rengstorffbus 22
1h 8m
$2–5
- 4:34 AM – 5:17 AM
  bus 42 min • Direct
  $2–5
- 5:04 AM – 5:49 AM
  bus 44 min • Direct
  $2–5
- 5:33 AM – 6:22 AM
  bus 48 min • Direct
  $2–5
Caltrain, line 52 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to El Monte & Clarkbus 52
1h 9m
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Los Altostaxi 15 mi
19 min
$50–65
Drive 15 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Los Altoscar 15 mi
19 min
$3–4

San Jose to Los Altos by bus

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Santa Clara & Market to El Camino & Rengstorff every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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