How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos by bus and train?

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Mountain View station. Next, take the 52 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to El Monte & University (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

77min$11.00
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & University (S)
    ID 60534
    17 min
  • 7
    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 South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 30.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos

To check the bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Station Caltrain) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Mountain View station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco to Mountain View Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View Transit Center station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Mountain View station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Los Altos?

    Get off the train at the Mountain View Transit Center stop, which is closest to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Los Altos costs $11.00.

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