How to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by BART, bus and train?

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by BART, bus and train

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 40 bus from Showers & California (S) station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

91min$12.10
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Antonio
    ID san_antonio
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Showers & California (S)
    ID 60694
    640 yd • 8 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
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    Plaza Central
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 40 bus from Showers & California (S) station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

101min$8.30
Bus - 292292
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Antonio
    ID san_antonio
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Showers & California (S)
    ID 60694
    640 yd • 8 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
    10 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 San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos

The distance between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Los Altos and Los Altos, Los Altos is approximately 24.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by BART, 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 San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)

San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) is located at North Link Road, Los Altos and the nearest public transit station is International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop.

Bus stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop
  • SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
  • Terminal 1 Lower Level Bus Stop

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)

Related Routes

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos in Los Altos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 292 bus from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 40 bus from Showers & California (S) station to San Antonio & Hillview (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

101min$8.30
Bus - 292292
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 4040
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Antonio
    ID san_antonio
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Showers & California (S)
    ID 60694
    640 yd • 8 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
    10 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 San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 292, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos?

    The RED BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos by BART, train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo and Los Altos in Los Altos by BART, train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the RED BART from the San Francisco International Airport station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Los Altos?

    Get off the BART at the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae stop, which is closest to Los Altos in Los Altos.

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos costs $12.10.

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