How to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos by bus and train?

From San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos in Los Altos, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Carlos 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 15 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from San Carlos Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

75min$8.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from San Carlos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Carlos
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    90 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 Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos

The distance between San Carlos Caltrain Station and City of Los Altos is approximately 17.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos Caltrain 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos

To check the bus and train schedule from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Carlos Caltrain Station) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between San Carlos Caltrain Station 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 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Carlos station near San Carlos Caltrain Station in San Carlos to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View station near City of Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Carlos Caltrain Station and City of Los Altos by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Carlos Caltrain Station to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Carlos station near San Carlos Caltrain Station in San Carlos.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Carlos Caltrain Station and City of Los Altos?

    Get off the train at the Mountain View stop, which is closest to City of Los Altos.

  • How much is the train fare from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from San Carlos Caltrain Station to City of Los Altos costs $8.75.

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