There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 18m$107–165Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Mountain Viewcar 107.6 mi
2h 4m$19–27Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castrobus 22
5h 23m$82–97
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at El Camino & Castro via King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Mountain View is 158 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Mountain View bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Elk Grove to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Mountain View is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to El Camino & Castro via Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Elk Grove to Mountain View bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Elk Grove to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Mountain View is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Elk Grove to Mountain View.
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