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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at El Camino & Castro. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Mountain View?

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

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

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Silicon Valley to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $0 - $5 and takes 26 min.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Where does the Silicon Valley to Mountain View train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Mountain View?

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

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 602+ hotels available in Mountain View.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
10 min
$3–5
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Mountain View6.1 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to El Camino & CastroRapid 522 / ...
26 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Mountain View6.1 mi
12 min
$28–35

Silicon Valley to Mountain View by train

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Distance: 6 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Galvez to El Camino & Castro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Stanford Marguerite Shuttle also services this route 4 times a day.

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