How to get from Stanford University-West to Los Altos by bus and train?

Stanford University-West to Los Altos - Bus Schedule

The Y bus from Stanford University-West to Los Altos runs from 6:40 AM to 8:40 PM, with departures every 15-25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Stanford University-West to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from Stanford University-West to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Y bus from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Stanford University-West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

77min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - YY
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue
    ID 38
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    To Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte & University (S)
    ID 60534
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Stanford University-West to Los Altos

The distance between Stanford University-West, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 11.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University-West 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 Stanford University-West to Los Altos

To check the bus and train schedule from Stanford University-West to Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stanford University-West) 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 Stanford University-West to Los Altos?

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

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University-West and Los Altos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University-West to Los Altos?

    The Y bus line goes from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station near Stanford University-West in Stanford to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till University Circle @ Caltrain Platform near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University-West to Los Altos by bus and train?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University-West to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the Y bus from the On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue stop near Stanford University-West in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University-West and Los Altos?

    Get off the bus at the University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, which is closest to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Stanford University-West to Los Altos?

    The ride from Stanford University-West to Los Altos costs $6.50.

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