Los Altos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Altos

With a population of 28 976, Los Altos is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Los Altos has to offer.

Where to Eat in Los Altos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Los Altos Grill - Los Altos (233 3rd St) and Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Post (395 Main St) and Cetrella (160 State St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Los Altos.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 588
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 588
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Los Altos

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos. The train journey from Los Altos to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about RM 81 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Los Altos, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 85. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos. The train journey from Los Altos to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about RM 81 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Los Altos, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 85. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Los Altos

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 791+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 824+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 625+
Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
RM 663+
Caravelle Inn Extended Stay
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
RM 275+

Hiring a car in Los Altos

Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.13 and RM 78.84. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.13 and RM 78.84. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.