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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Los Altosby bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Los Altos by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus 40
    2h 27m
    $16–25

  2. Drive 35.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Los Altoscar car 35.7 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Los Altostaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    48 min
    $120–150

  4. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus bus 22 / ...
    2h 47m
    $14–26

Santa Cruz to Los Altos by bus and train

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Front to San Antonio & Almond via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 2h 27m.

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