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

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Capitola is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Capitola is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Capitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Capitola. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Santa Clara & 1st, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Capitola?

The distance between Mountain View and Capitola is 46 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Capitola without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 2 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $8 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Mountain View to Capitola, including transfers.

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

Mountain View to Capitola bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Castro station.

Where does the Mountain View to Capitola bus arrive?

Mountain View to Capitola bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Capitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Capitola is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Mountain View to Capitola.

Where can I stay near Capitola?

There are 137+ hotels available in Capitola.

Mountain View to Capitola - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 2 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Capitola by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Mall - Lane 2bus 2 / ...
1h 59m
$9–20
Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Capitolacar 36.4 mi
49 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Capitolataxi 36.4 mi
49 min
$120–160
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Santa Clara & 2ndbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 58m
$8–24

Mountain View to Capitola by train and bus

210Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to 41st Ave & Clares via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 2h 58m.

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