There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
5h 21m$38–44Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Mountain View123.8 mi
2h 27m$23–33Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan SandwichSan Fran
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castro22
5h 53m$38–60Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Station
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
4h 28m$46–244
Carmichael to Mountain View by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Mountain View is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Mountain View is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Arden Fair Mall & Terminal, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Carmichael and Mountain View is 153 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Carmichael to Mountain View, including transfers.
Carmichael to Mountain View bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Mountain View is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 53m.
Carmichael to Mountain View bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Mountain View is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Carmichael to Mountain View.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $34–36 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to El Camino & Castro via Arden Way & Heritage Ln, Arden Fair Mall & Terminal, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 5h 53m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–36
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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