How to get from Colma to Los Altos by bus?

By bus

To get from Colma to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ECRO bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & El Monte (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

231min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECROECRO
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
    ID 333010
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECROECRO
    Wait for bus
    ECRO
    SFO
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    92 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & El Monte (E)
    ID 60352
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By BART and bus

To get from Colma to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW BART from Colma station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & El Monte (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.45.

294min$6.45
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Colma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Colma
    0.98 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform)
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    81 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & El Monte (E)
    ID 60352
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Colma to Los Altos

The distance between Colma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 40.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colma to Los Altos by bus, 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 Colma

Colma is located at Colma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Junipero Serra Blvd & Serra Ctr.

BART stations close to Colma:

  • South San Francisco
  • Colma
  • Daly City

Bus stations close to Colma:

  • Junipero Serra Blvd & Serra Ctr
  • Junipero Serra Blvd & Serramonte Blvd
  • Junipero Serra Blvd & Colma Blvd

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)
  • El Monte & Summerhill (N)

Related Routes

By BART and bus

To get from Colma to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW BART from Colma station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & El Monte (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.45.

294min$6.45
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Colma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Colma
    0.98 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    Millbrae (Caltrain Transfer Platform)
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    81 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & El Monte (E)
    ID 60352
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line ECRO, Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

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

    The ECRO bus line goes from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station near Colma to SFO station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till SFO station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Colma and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the ECRO bus from the El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd stop near Colma in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Colma to Los Altos?

    The ride from Colma to Los Altos costs $2.05.

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