How to get from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos by bus and train?

From Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos by bus and train

To get from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CC train from Richmond station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 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 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $27.95.

157min$27.95
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos by bus and train via CC, LOCAL and 52

To get from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CC train from Richmond station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL 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 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $27.95.

178min$27.95
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos
The distance between Richmond (Richmond BART Station), Los Altos and City of Los Altos, Los Altos is approximately 67.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) 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.
Public transit stations close to Richmond (Richmond BART Station)

Richmond (Richmond BART Station) is located at Richmond (Richmond BART Station), Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is Richmond BART.

Train stations close to Richmond (Richmond BART Station):

  • Richmond

Bus stations close to Richmond (Richmond BART Station):

  • Richmond BART
  • Macdonald Av & Marina Way
  • Marina Way & Macdonald Av

Ferry stations close to Richmond (Richmond BART Station):

  • Richmond Ferry Terminal
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
Related Routes

Alternative route from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos by bus and train via CC, LOCAL and 52

To get from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CC train from Richmond station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL 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 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $27.95.

178min$27.95
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & Giffin (S)
    ID 62143
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line CC, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line CC, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond (Richmond BART Station) and City of Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos?

    The CC train line goes from Richmond station near Richmond (Richmond BART Station) in Richmond to San Jose station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till San Jose station near City of Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond (Richmond BART Station) in Richmond and City of Los Altos in Los Altos by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the CC train from the Richmond station near Richmond (Richmond BART Station) in Richmond.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Richmond (Richmond BART Station) and City of Los Altos?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to City of Los Altos costs $27.95.

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