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 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 30 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

90min$14.60
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 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 40 min. The ride fare is $10.80. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

100min$10.80
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) and Los Altos is approximately 24.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 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.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Los Altos

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

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

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to 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 40 min. The ride fare is $10.80. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

100min$10.80
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 90 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 100 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 30 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.

  • 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) and Los Altos by BART, train and bus is about 1 hr 30 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.

  • 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 $14.60.

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