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How to get fromMilpitas to San Carlosby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to San Carlos by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alder Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 21m
    $8

  2. Drive 23.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milpitas to San Carloscar car 23.1 mi
    25 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 66 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clarabus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2h 54m
    $6–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milpitas to San Carlostaxi taxi 23.1 mi
    25 min
    $85–110

Milpitas to San Carlos by tram and train

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main & Serra to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 2h 54m.

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