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

From San Francisco to City of Los Altos by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Francisco to City of Los Altos you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the N light rail from Embarcadero station to King St & 4th St 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 13 min. The ride fare is $10.45. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

133min$10.45
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Los Altos
    Walk to
    City of Los Altos
    0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to City of Los Altos by BART, bus and train

To get from San Francisco 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 Embarcadero 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 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

145min$11.25
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 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 • 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
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to City of Los Altos

The distance between San Francisco and City of Los Altos is approximately 42.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to City of Los Altos

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco to City of Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) 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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From San Francisco to City of Los Altos by BART, bus and train

To get from San Francisco 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 Embarcadero 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 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to City of Los Altos on the Moovit app.

145min$11.25
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to City of Los Altos
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 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 • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to City of Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to City of Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco 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 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to City of Los Altos?

    The N light rail line goes from Embarcadero station near San Francisco in Financial District to Caltrain/Ballpark station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Caltrain/Ballpark station near City of Los Altos.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and City of Los Altos by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the N light rail from the Embarcadero station near San Francisco in Financial District.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Caltrain/Ballpark stop, which is closest to City of Los Altos.

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

    The ride from San Francisco to City of Los Altos costs $10.45.

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