What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Los Altos is to bus and line 22 bus via On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row which costs $2 - $5 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Los Altos is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at El Camino & Jordan via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Stanford to Los Altos?

The distance between Stanford and Los Altos is 7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to Los Altos without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Stanford to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Los Altos bus from?

Stanford to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Stanford Oval station.

Where does the Stanford to Los Altos bus arrive?

Stanford to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5 station.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 523+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Stanford to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 22 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford to Los Altos by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 22 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus 281
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Jordanbus 22
41 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford to Los Altostaxi 5.2 mi
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Stanford to Los Altoswalk 5.1 mi
1h 37m
Bus, line 22 bus via On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row
1. Take the bus from On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row to University Circle @ Caltrain Platformbus X Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Jordanbus 22
46 min
$2–5

Stanford to Los Altos by bus

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to El Camino & Jordan via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5 and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 41 min.

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