What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Los Altos?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Los Altos is 70 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos without a car is to BART and Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $28 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Los Altos bus from?

Walnut Creek to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Los Altos bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Los Altos is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Walnut Creek to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 561+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Walnut Creek to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Los Altos by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
3h 19m
$29–40
Drive 46.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Los Altoscar 46.1 mi
1h 3m
$9–13
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 58m
$13–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Los Altostaxi 46.1 mi
1h 3m
$150–190
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 41m
$13–25

Walnut Creek to Los Altos by subway, train, and bus

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to San Antonio & Almond via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 4h 41m.

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