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

The cheapest way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Mountain View is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at El Camino & Castro via King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from California to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from California to Mountain View?

The distance between California and Mountain View is 355 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Mountain View without a car is to bus via King & Tully which takes 6h 36m and costs $55 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from California to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

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

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Mountain View?

The best way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus via King & Tully which takes 6h 36m and costs $55 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $380 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the California to Mountain View bus arrive?

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the California to Mountain View train arrive?

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Mountain View is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from California to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 672+ hotels available in Mountain View.

California to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Mountain View by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus via King & Tully
best
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus San Fran
6h 36m
$56–61
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 11m
$45–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 28m
$100–371
Drive 351.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mountain Viewcar 351.5 mi
5h 55m
$65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
6h 53m
$52–157

California to Mountain View by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

10h 28mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Mountain View.

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Distance: 352.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Hoang Express operates a bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $95–370 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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