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

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to California is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to California is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to California. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and California?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to California. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Mountain View to California?

The distance between Mountain View and California is 326 miles. The road distance is 353.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to California without a car is to bus via Tully & King which takes 7h 18m and costs $57 - $59.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Mountain View to California, including transfers.

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

Mountain View to California bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from San Jose station.

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

Mountain View to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to California?

The best way to get from Mountain View to California is to bus via Tully & King which takes 7h 18m and costs $57 - $59. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $420 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Mountain View to California bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mountain View to California train arrive?

Mountain View to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to California is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Mountain View to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3269+ hotels available in California.

Mountain View to California - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mountain View to California by train, plane, 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.

Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
4h 20m
$72–435
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 3m
$42–70
Bus via Tully & King
1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus San Fran
7h 18m
$57–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 3m
$95–416
Drive 351.1 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Los Angelescar 351.1 mi
5h 54m
$65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 18m
$45–186

Mountain View to California by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

12h 3mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $90–410 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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