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

The cheapest way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Mountain View is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Mountain View station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from California to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from California to Mountain View?

The distance between California and Mountain View is 348 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Mountain View without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from California to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Mountain View train from?

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Mountain View?

The best way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the California to Mountain View bus arrive?

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to Mountain View train arrive?

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Mountain View is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from California to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 563+ hotels available in Mountain View.

California to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Mountain View by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain
3h 44m
$58–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 11m
$51–72
Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 3m
$57–105
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 28m
$144–281
Drive 351.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mountain Viewcar 351.5 mi
5h 55m
$65–93

California to Mountain View by bus and train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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