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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Mountain View is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Mountain View is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco International Airport and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Mountain View?

The distance between Lafayette and Mountain View is 60 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Mountain View without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 9m and costs $26 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Lafayette to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

Lafayette to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from Lafayette station.

Where does the Lafayette to Mountain View train arrive?

Lafayette to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at San Francisco International Airport station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Mountain View is 49 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lafayette to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 546+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Lafayette to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Mountain View by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 9m
$26–34
Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Mountain Viewcar 48.8 mi
59 min
$9–13
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 2m
$14–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Mountain Viewtaxi 48.8 mi
59 min
$160–200
BART, bus via Daly City
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 25m
$11–18

Lafayette to Mountain View by subway and train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Mountain View. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lafayette to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 2m.

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