How to get from Alameda to Los Altos by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Alameda to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ferry from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station to Oakland Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 22 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to El Camino & Escuela (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $24.00.

222min$24.00
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Train - CC
Bus - 2222
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    Wait for ferry
    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    South San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Oakland Ferry Terminal
    ID 7209
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Escuela (W)
    ID 60497
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    2.03 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CC and 522

To get from Alameda to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ferry from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station to Oakland Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 522 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to El Camino & Castro (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $24.00.

219min$24.00
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Train - CC
Bus - 522522
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    Wait for ferry
    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    South San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Oakland Ferry Terminal
    ID 7209
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (W)
    ID 60494
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    2.3 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to Los Altos

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 55.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Los Altos by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal.

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Los Altos is located at Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Monte & University (N).

Train stations close to Los Altos:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Los Altos:

  • El Monte & University (N)
  • El Monte & University (S)
  • San Antonio & Lyell (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CC and 522

To get from Alameda to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ferry from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station to Oakland Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 522 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to El Camino & Castro (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $24.00.

219min$24.00
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Train - CC
Bus - 522522
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    Wait for ferry
    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
    South San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Oakland Ferry Terminal
    ID 7209
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (W)
    ID 60494
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    2.3 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Bus line CC, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Bus line CC, Bus line 522.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Alameda and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Alameda to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ferry line goes from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station near Alameda to South San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South San Francisco station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alameda and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by ferry, train and bus is about 3 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Alameda to get to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ferry from the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Alameda and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the ferry at the South San Francisco stop, which is closest to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total ferry, train and bus fare from Alameda to Los Altos?

    The ride from Alameda to Los Altos costs $24.00.

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