How to get from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos by bus, light rail and train?

From Capitol Station to City of Los Altos by bus, light rail and train

To get from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Capitol Station station to Tamien Station 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Capitol Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

95min$8.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - BLUE LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Capitol Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Capitol Station
    ID PS_CPTL
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Baypointe
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tamien Station
    ID PS_TAMN
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tamien
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    90 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
    16 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 Capitol Station to City of Los Altos

The distance between Capitol Station and City of Los Altos is approximately 19.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Altos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Capitol Station and City of Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Capitol Station near Capitol Station in San Jose to Tamien Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Tamien Station near City of Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Capitol Station and City of Los Altos by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Capitol Station to get to City of Los Altos?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Capitol Station near Capitol Station in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Capitol Station and City of Los Altos?

    Get off the light rail at the Tamien Station, which is closest to City of Los Altos.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos?

    The ride from Capitol Station to City of Los Altos costs $8.75.

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