What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 9 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Mountain View and Silicon Valley is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 9 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Silicon Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Silicon Valley train from?

Mountain View to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 9 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $0 - $5 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Mountain View to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Mountain View to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & Embarcadero station.

Where does the Mountain View to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Mountain View to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Silicon Valley is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Mountain View to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 492+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Mountain View to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and taxi

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

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 Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
9 min
$3–5
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Silicon Valley6.1 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to El Camino & EmbarcaderoRapid 522 / ...
23 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Silicon Valley6.1 mi
12 min
$28–35

Mountain View to Silicon Valley by train

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Castro to El Camino & Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Stanford Marguerite Shuttle also services this route 4 times a day.

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