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

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There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to San Mateo 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 Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 26m
    $8–10

  2. Line 66 bus, line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & E 5th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 18m
    $6–13

  3. Drive 27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Milpitas to San Mateocar car 27.7 mi
    30 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milpitas to San Mateotaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    30 min
    $100–130

Milpitas to San Mateo by tram and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Main & Serra to El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 18m.

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