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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Altos is 203 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos, including transfers.

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

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Los Altos train from?

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Los Altos bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Los Altos train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Los Altos is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 568+ hotels available in Los Altos.

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 22 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Altos by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
5h 28m
$34–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
6h 19m
$70–143
Drive 197.3 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Los Altoscar 197.3 mi
3h 27m
$36–52
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 21m
$176–416
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 38m
$69–99

San Luis Obispo to Los Altos by bus

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Distance: 202.3 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Antonio & Almond via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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