How to get from Oakland to Los Altos by BART, bus and train?

From Oakland to Los Altos by BART, bus and train

To get from Oakland to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Millbrae 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 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $15.30. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Los Altos on the Moovit app.

131min$15.30
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 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
    17 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 Oakland to Los Altos

The distance between Oakland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 51.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Los Altos by BART, 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.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Oakland to Los Altos

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland to Los Altos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakland) 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct BART between Oakland 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 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Los Altos?

    The RED BART line goes from 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakland to Los Altos by BART, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Oakland in Oakland and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART, train and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Oakland to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the RED BART from the 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Los Altos?

    Get off the BART at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from Oakland to Los Altos?

    The ride from Oakland to Los Altos costs $15.30.

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