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 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 57 min. The ride fare is $33.75. The bus and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

237min$33.75
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 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 57 min. The ride fare is $27.50. The bus and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

237min$27.50
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
    150 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 and Los Altos is approximately 91.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Mountain View to Los Altos

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

Related Routes

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 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 57 min. The ride fare is $27.50. The bus and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

237min$27.50
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
    150 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 237 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 237 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 57 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 Santa Clara Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Santa Clara Caltrain station near 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 and Los Altos by train and bus is about 3 hr 57 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 Santa Clara Caltrain stop, which is closest to 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 $33.75.

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