What is the cheapest way to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View is to tram which costs $3 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Great Mall/Main Station and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Main & Great Mall Pkwy and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Great Mall/Main Station and Mountain View?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Great Mall Station station and arriving at Mountain View Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View?

The distance between Great Mall/Main Station and Mountain View is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

How do I travel from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View without a car is to tram which takes 43 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View?

The tram from Great Mall Station to Mountain View Station takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View bus from?

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Main & Great Mall Pkwy station.

Where do I catch the Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View train from?

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Great Mall Station.

Where does the Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View bus arrive?

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 2nd & Santa Clara station.

Where does the Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View train arrive?

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Mountain View Station.

Can I drive from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View is 12 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 585+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Great Mall Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
43 min
$3
Line 66 bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy to 2nd & Santa Clarabus 66
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Castrobus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 39m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain Viewtaxi 11.5 mi
14 min
$40–50
Drive 11.5 mi
1. Drive from Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain Viewcar 11.5 mi
14 min
$3

Great Mall/Main Station to Mountain View by tram

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Great Mall/Main Station, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Santa Clara VTA operates a vehicle from Great Mall Station to Mountain View Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy to El Camino & Castro via 2nd & Santa Clara and Santa Clara & 1st in around 1h 39m.

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