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How to get from Millbrae to Los Altos by bus and train?

From Millbrae to Los Altos by bus and train

To get from Millbrae to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the BULLET train from Millbrae 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 2 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

62min$7.95
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Millbrae
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 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
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Millbrae to Los Altos by bus and train via LOCAL and 52

To get from Millbrae to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL train from Millbrae 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

83min$7.95
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Millbrae
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 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
    16 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 Millbrae to Los Altos
The distance between Millbrae, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 25.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Millbrae 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.
Public transit stations close to Millbrae

Millbrae is located at Millbrae, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Millbrae Intermodal Station.

Bus stations close to Millbrae:

  • Millbrae Intermodal Station
  • Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
  • El Camino Real & Linden Ave
Public transit stations close to Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Los Altos is located at Los Altos, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Monte & University (N).

Train stations close to Los Altos:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Los Altos:

  • El Monte & University (N)
  • El Monte & University (S)
  • San Antonio & Lyell (N)

Alternative route from Millbrae to Los Altos by bus and train via LOCAL and 52

To get from Millbrae to Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL train from Millbrae 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

83min$7.95
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Los Altos
Leaves from Millbrae
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 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
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Los Altos
    Walk to
    Los Altos
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Millbrae to Los Altos?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line BULLET, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Millbrae to Los Altos?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Millbrae 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 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Millbrae to Los Altos?

    The BULLET train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near Millbrae in Millbrae to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View station near Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Millbrae in Millbrae and Los Altos in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Millbrae to get to Los Altos?

    Get on the BULLET train from the San Jose Diridon station near Millbrae in Millbrae.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Millbrae and Los Altos?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Millbrae to Los Altos?

    The ride from Millbrae to Los Altos costs $7.95.

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