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How to get from Mountain View to Los Altos by bus and train?

From Mountain View to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from Mountain View to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CC train from Martinez station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 40 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $31.25.

238min$31.25
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Martinez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martinez
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Antonio & Hillview (S)
    ID 60531
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    Plaza Central
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mountain View to Los Altos by bus and train via CC, 522 and 40

To get from Mountain View to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CC train from Martinez station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Showers & El Camino (S) station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $25.00.

238min$25.00
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Bus - 522522
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Martinez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martinez
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    116 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Showers (W)
    ID 60500
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Showers & El Camino (S)
    ID 60524
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Foothill College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Antonio & Hillview (S)
    ID 60531
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    Plaza Central
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mountain View to Los Altos

The distance between Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos, Los Altos is approximately 91.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountain View to Los Altos by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Altos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mountain View

Mountain View is located at Mountain View, Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is Pacheco Blvd and Shell Ave.

Train stations close to Mountain View:

  • Martinez

Bus stations close to Mountain View:

  • Pacheco Blvd and Shell Ave
  • Pacheco Blvd and Peach St
  • Pacheco Blvd and Bush St

Public transit stations close to Los Altos, Los Altos

Los Altos is located at Plaza Central, Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is San Antonio & Lyell (N).

Train stations close to Los Altos:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Los Altos:

  • San Antonio & Lyell (N)
  • San Antonio & Lyell (S)
  • San Antonio & Hillview (S)

Alternative route from Mountain View to Los Altos by bus and train via CC, 522 and 40

To get from Mountain View to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CC train from Martinez station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Showers & El Camino (S) station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $25.00.

238min$25.00
Walk to train station
Train - CC
Bus - 522522
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Martinez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martinez
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    116 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Showers (W)
    ID 60500
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Showers & El Camino (S)
    ID 60524
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Foothill College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Antonio & Hillview (S)
    ID 60531
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    Plaza Central
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Train line CC, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 238 minutes, using Train line CC, Bus line 522, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mountain View to Los Altos?

    The CC train line goes from Martinez station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Jose station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till San Jose station near Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mountain View to Los Altos by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos in Los Altos by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mountain View to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the CC train from the Martinez station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mountain View and Los Altos?

    Get off the train at the San Jose stop, which is closest to Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Mountain View to Los Altos?

    The ride from Mountain View to Los Altos costs $31.25.