What is the cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cerrito station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between El Cerrito and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from El Cerrito to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from El Cerrito to Mountain View?

The distance between El Cerrito and Mountain View is 58 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $24.

How long does it take to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cerrito to Mountain View bus from?

El Cerrito to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the El Cerrito to Mountain View train from?

El Cerrito to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from El Cerrito Del Norte station.

Where does the El Cerrito to Mountain View bus arrive?

El Cerrito to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the El Cerrito to Mountain View train arrive?

El Cerrito to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from El Cerrito to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cerrito to Mountain View is 48 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from El Cerrito to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 567+ hotels available in Mountain View.

El Cerrito to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via BART, and Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cerrito to Mountain View by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 6m
$18–23
Drive 47.6 mi
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1. Drive from El Cerrito to Mountain Viewcar 47.6 mi
58 min
$9–13
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 57m
$12–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cerrito to Mountain Viewtaxi 47.6 mi
58 min
$170–210

El Cerrito to Mountain View by subway and train

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to El Camino & Castro via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 57m.

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