Los Altos Hills travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Altos Hills

With a population of 7,922, Los Altos Hills is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Los Altos Hills to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Los Altos Hills

Plane

When flying to Los Altos Hills, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos Hills include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos Hills departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos Hills. The train journey from Los Altos Hills to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos Hills is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos Hills. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Los Altos Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos Hills takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos Hills, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos Hills include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos Hills departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos Hills. The train journey from Los Altos Hills to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos Hills is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos Hills. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Los Altos Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos Hills takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Los Altos Hills

Airlines serving Los Altos Hills

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos Hills

Most booked hotels in Los Altos Hills

Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1239 reviews)
$137+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1542 reviews)
$160+
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 833 reviews)
$167+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 407 reviews)
$173+
Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, 408 reviews)
$140+
Caravelle Inn Extended Stay
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 630 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Los Altos Hills

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Los Altos Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos Hills is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Los Altos Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos Hills is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.