There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
57 min$14–18Drive 25.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View25.5 mi
28 min$5–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Mountain View25.5 mi
28 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View25.5 mi
28 min$100–130
San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between San Francisco International Airport and Mountain View is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View, including transfers.
San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View is 26 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View.
There are 662+ hotels available in Mountain View.
What companies run services between San Francisco International Airport, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 38 min.
- 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
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Mountain View
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco International Airport and Mountain View. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.