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How to get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus?

From San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus

To get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, take the 522 bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (W) station to El Camino & Castro (W) station. Next, take the 52 bus from El Camino & Castro (W) station to El Monte & Giffin (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

93min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (W)
    ID 60443
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (W)
    ID 60494
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to City of Los Altos
    Walk to
    City of Los Altos
    0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BB (7/7-7/13) bus from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station to San Fernando & Delmas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 4 train and finally take the 52 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to El Monte & Giffin (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

89min$7.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - BB (7/7-7/13)BB (7/7-7/13)
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
    ID 60619
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BB (7/7-7/13)BB (7/7-7/13)
    Wait for bus
    BB (7/7-7/13)
    San Fernando Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Fernando & Delmas
    ID 62951
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Los Altos
    Walk to
    City of Los Altos
    0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos

The distance between San Jose Downtown, Los Altos and City of Los Altos, Los Altos is approximately 15.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Altos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Jose Downtown

San Jose Downtown is located at San Jose Downtown, Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W).

Bus stations close to San Jose Downtown:

  • San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
  • San Carlos & Convention Center (E)
  • San Carlos & Market (W)

Public transit stations close to City of Los Altos, Los Altos

City of Los Altos is located at City of Los Altos, Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is Whisman Station.

Train stations close to City of Los Altos:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

From San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BB (7/7-7/13) bus from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station to San Fernando & Delmas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 4 train and finally take the 52 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to El Monte & Giffin (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

89min$7.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - BB (7/7-7/13)BB (7/7-7/13)
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
    ID 60619
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BB (7/7-7/13)BB (7/7-7/13)
    Wait for bus
    BB (7/7-7/13)
    San Fernando Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Fernando & Delmas
    ID 62951
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Los Altos
    Walk to
    City of Los Altos
    0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line BB (7/7-7/13), Bus line LTD 4, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose Downtown and City of Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos?

    The 522 bus line goes from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (W) station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Rapid Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rapid Palo Alto station near City of Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos by bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose Downtown in San Jose and City of Los Altos in Los Altos by bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose Downtown to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the 522 bus from the Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (W) stop near San Jose Downtown in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose Downtown and City of Los Altos?

    Get off the bus at the Rapid Palo Alto stop, which is closest to City of Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from San Jose Downtown to City of Los Altos costs $2.50.

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