There are 6 ways to get from Colfax to Mountain View by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Colfax to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 33m$54–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colfax to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 38m$30–56Drive 167.4 mi
- Drive from Colfax to Mountain Viewcar 167.4 mi
2h 56m$31–45Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
5h 12m$467–774Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus 60
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 13m$59–119Train, BART
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
6h 24m$59–109
Colfax to Mountain View by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Mountain View is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Mountain View is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Mountain View station. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Colfax and Mountain View is 190 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Mountain View without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Colfax to Mountain View, including transfers.
Colfax to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
Colfax to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Colfax to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Colfax to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Colfax to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Mountain View is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Colfax to Mountain View.
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