What is the cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Scotts Valley and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Cavallaro Transit Center and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Mountain View Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Scotts Valley to Los Altos?

The distance between Scotts Valley and Los Altos is 44 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.

How do I travel from Scotts Valley to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos without a car is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotts Valley to Los Altos bus from?

Scotts Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Cavallaro Transit Center station.

Where does the Scotts Valley to Los Altos bus arrive?

Scotts Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Scotts Valley to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley to Los Altos is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Scotts Valley to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 548+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Scotts Valley to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 40 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Los Altos by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 21m
$13–22
Drive 30 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scotts Valley to Los Altoscar 30 mi
42 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Scotts Valley to Los Altostaxi 30 mi
42 min
$100–130
Line 17 bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 22m
$8–18
Line 17 bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
2h 41m
$6–19

Scotts Valley to Los Altos by bus and train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 2h 21m.

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