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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Mission St & Main St and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Daly City BART-Bay 1 and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Metro Embarcadero Station and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Mountain View?

The distance between Embarcadero and Mountain View is 38 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

Embarcadero to Mountain View bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mission St & Main St station.

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

Embarcadero to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Embarcadero to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Embarcadero to Mountain View bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Mountain View bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Mountain View train arrive?

Embarcadero to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Mountain View is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Embarcadero to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 640+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Embarcadero to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to Mountain View by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 27m
$10–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & Main St to Daly City BART Station14R
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
3h 39m
$6–11
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Mountain View39 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Mountain View39 mi
44 min
$140–180

Embarcadero to Mountain View by tram and train

324Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission St & Main St to El Camino & Castro via Daly City BART-Bay 1 and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 39m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Need to know: Eurostar, and Flying into Beijing? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.