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 train between Alameda and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Alameda to Mountain View?

The distance between Alameda and Mountain View is 48 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 Caltrain which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Alameda to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

Alameda to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Alameda to Mountain View train arrive?

Alameda to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae 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 725+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Alameda to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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

BART, Caltrain
best
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 36m
$17–21
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Mountain Viewcar 36.9 mi
46 min
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 55m
$21–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Mountain Viewtaxi 36.9 mi
46 min
$130–170
BART, tram
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
1h 40m
$9–11

Alameda to Mountain View by subway and train

338Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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