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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Los Altos Hills by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Los Altos Hillstaxi taxi
    29 min
    $24–29

  2. Drive 17 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Los Altos Hillscar car 17 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Los Altos Hillstaxi taxi 17 mi
    22 min
    $60–75

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Los Altos Hills. However, you can take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound then take the taxi to Los Altos Hills. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Los Altos Hills.

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