How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by bus and train?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

109min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Los Altos
    Walk to
    City of Los Altos
    0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by bus and train via EXPRESS and 52

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, 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 54 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

114min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    16 min
  • 7
    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 Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and City of Los Altos is approximately 40.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Altos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos

To check the bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (City of Los Altos), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by bus and train via EXPRESS and 52

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, 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 54 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

114min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    16 min
  • 7
    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 Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and City of Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near City of Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and City of Los Altos by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and City of Los Altos?

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to City of Los Altos.

  • How much is the train fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to City of Los Altos costs $11.00.

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