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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos Hills departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos Hills. The train journey from Los Altos Hills to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Altos Hills using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Los Altos Hills takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos Hills departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos Hills. The train journey from Los Altos Hills to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Altos Hills using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Los Altos Hills takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Los Altos Hills

Airlines serving Los Altos Hills

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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, 1205 reviews)
$140+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1527 reviews)
$158+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 410 reviews)
$174+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1034 reviews)
$139+
Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, 399 reviews)
$140+
Caravelle Inn Extended Stay
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 637 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Los Altos Hills

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Los Altos Hills, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Los Altos Hills, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.