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How to get fromUnion City to Los Altosby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Union City to Los Altos by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus 40
    2h 20m
    $9–13

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union City to Los Altoscar car 18.8 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 60 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to El Camino & Showersbus bus 22 / ...
    2h 41m
    $11–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Los Altostaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

Union City to Los Altos by subway, tram, and bus

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a subway from Union City to San Antonio & Almond via Milpitas, Milpitas BART, Santa Clara Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 2h 41m.

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