There are 5 ways to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram
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Line 51 bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from North Akron & McCord to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 51
- Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
53 min$6–11Line 51 bus, line 23 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Akron & McCord to Stevens Creek & Stellingbus 51
- Take the bus from Stevens Creek & Stelling to Santa Clara & 1stbus 23 / ...
1h 52m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ames Research Center to San Josetaxi 12.5 mi
15 min$45–55Drive 12.5 mi
- Drive from Ames Research Center to San Josecar 12.5 mi
15 min$3–4Tram, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Bayshore Nasa Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
- Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 23m$6–8
Ames Research Center to San Jose by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames Research Center to San Jose. However, there are services departing from North Akron & McCord and arriving at Santa Clara & 1st via Stevens Creek & Stelling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ames Research Center station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Bayshore Nasa Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound via Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Ames Research Center and San Jose is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose without a car is to line 51 bus and Caltrain which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose, including transfers.
Ames Research Center to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from North Akron & McCord station.
Ames Research Center to San Jose train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Bayshore Nasa Station.
Ames Research Center to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Stevens Creek & Stelling station.
What companies run services between Ames Research Center, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ames Research Center to Santa Clara & 1st via North Akron & McCord and Stevens Creek & Stelling in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Bayshore Nasa Station to Mountain View Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from North Akron & McCord to Mountain View Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from North Akron & McCord to Stevens Creek & Stelling
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Stevens Creek & Stelling to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ames Research Center to San Jose train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Mountain View Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames Research Center to San Jose is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Ames Research Center to San Jose.
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