What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Mountain View is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Mountain View is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at El Camino & Castro via San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Mountain View station. However, there are services departing from Fruitvale and arriving at Mountain View Station via Milpitas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Alameda to Mountain View?

The distance between Alameda and Mountain View is 45 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Mountain View without a car is to BART and tram which takes 1h 39m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Alameda to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Mountain View bus from?

Alameda to Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Mountain View train from?

Alameda to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from Fruitvale station.

Where does the Alameda to Mountain View bus arrive?

Alameda to Mountain View bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Alameda to Mountain View train arrive?

Alameda to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at Milpitas station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Mountain View is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Alameda to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 582+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Alameda to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via BART, tram, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Mountain View by subway, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, tram
best
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line / ...
1h 39m
$9–11
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Mountain Viewcar 36.9 mi
46 min
$7–10
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Castrobus Rapid 522 / ...
2h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Mountain Viewtaxi 36.9 mi
46 min
$130–170
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 44m
$17–21

Alameda to Mountain View by subway and tram

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1h 39mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to El Camino & Castro via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 2h 47m.

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