How to get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos by BART, bus and train?

From El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos by BART, bus and train

To get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from El Cerrito Plaza station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY 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 49 min. The ride fare is $16.05. The BART, bus and train schedule from El Cerrito Plaza BART may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

169min$16.05
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from El Cerrito Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    ID 904409
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos

The distance between El Cerrito Plaza BART and City of Los Altos is approximately 59.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Altos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Cerrito Plaza BART) and destination (City of Los Altos), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, 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 BART, bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct BART between El Cerrito Plaza BART and City of Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which BART line goes from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos?

    The RED BART line goes from Millbrae station near El Cerrito Plaza BART in El Cerrito to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mountain View station near City of Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos by BART, train and bus?

    The total travel time between El Cerrito Plaza BART and City of Los Altos by BART, train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near El Cerrito Plaza BART to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the RED BART from the Millbrae station near El Cerrito Plaza BART in El Cerrito.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between El Cerrito Plaza BART and City of Los Altos?

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

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from El Cerrito Plaza BART to City of Los Altos costs $16.05.

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