What is the cheapest way to get from Mission District to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Mission District to Mountain View is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission District to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Mission District to Mountain View is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Mission District and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission District to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Potrero Ave & 21st St and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mission District and Mountain View?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Mission District to Mountain View?

The distance between Mission District and Mountain View is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mission District to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Mission District to Mountain View?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mission District to Mountain View bus from?

Mission District to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Potrero Ave & 21st St station.

Where do I catch the Mission District to Mountain View train from?

Mission District to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Mission District to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Mission District to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 292 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Mission District to Mountain View bus arrive?

Mission District to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Mission District to Mountain View train arrive?

Mission District to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Mission District to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission District to Mountain View is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Mission District to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 564+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Mission District to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from Mission District to Mountain View by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
59 min
$8–10
Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Potrero Ave & 21st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 5m
$6–12
Drive 36.6 mi
1. Drive from Mission District to Mountain Viewcar 36.6 mi
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission District to Mountain Viewtaxi 36.6 mi
42 min
$130–160

Mission District to Mountain View by train

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Distance: 36.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potrero Ave & 21st St to El Camino & Castro via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 5m.

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