How to get from Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus?

From Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus

To get from Palo Alto to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EX 102 bus from Page Mill & Hanover (N) station to El Camino & Page Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 40 bus from San Antonio & El Camino (S) station to El Monte & University (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

39min$7.50
Bus - EX 102EX 102
Bus - 2222
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Page Mill & Hanover (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - EX 102EX 102
    Wait for bus
    EX 102
    Express Stanford Research Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & San Antonio (E)
    ID 60346
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Antonio & El Camino (S)
    ID 60525
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & University (S)
    ID 60534
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus via EX 102, 22 and 52

To get from Palo Alto to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EX 102 bus from Page Mill & Hanover (N) station to El Camino & Page Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 52 bus from El Monte & El Camino (S) station to El Monte & University (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

37min$7.50
Bus - EX 102EX 102
Bus - 2222
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Page Mill & Hanover (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - EX 102EX 102
    Wait for bus
    EX 102
    Express Stanford Research Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & El Monte (E)
    ID 60352
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte & El Camino (S)
    ID 62138
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & University (S)
    ID 60534
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Los Altos

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 5.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto 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.

Bus schedule from Palo Alto to Los Altos

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Los Altos by bus via EX 102, 22 and 52

To get from Palo Alto to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EX 102 bus from Page Mill & Hanover (N) station to El Camino & Page Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 52 bus from El Monte & El Camino (S) station to El Monte & University (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

37min$7.50
Bus - EX 102EX 102
Bus - 2222
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Page Mill & Hanover (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - EX 102EX 102
    Wait for bus
    EX 102
    Express Stanford Research Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & El Monte (E)
    ID 60352
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte & El Camino (S)
    ID 62138
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & University (S)
    ID 60534
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line EX 102, Bus line 22, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line EX 102, Bus line 22, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto 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 39 min.

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

    The EX 102 bus line goes from Express Stanford Research Park station near Palo Alto to El Camino & Page Mill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Camino & Page Mill station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the EX 102 bus from the Express Stanford Research Park stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Camino & Page Mill stop, which is closest to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Palo Alto to Los Altos costs $7.50.

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