What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from 2450 Alhambra Ave - Martinez Health Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Hercules Transit Center and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

The distance between Mountain View and Los Angeles is 395 miles. The road distance is 375.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Los Angeles bus from?

Mountain View to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Los Angeles train from?

Mountain View to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.

Train, bus or fly from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 12h and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 14h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Mountain View to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Mountain View to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Mountain View to Los Angeles train arrive?

Mountain View to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Los Angeles is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Mountain View to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Mountain View to Los Angeles - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Mountain View to Los Angeles by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Martinez to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
5h 32m
$442–1,442
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Martinez to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
7h 4m
$51–245
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h
$62–127
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 22m
$152–322
Drive 373.1 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Los Angelescar 373.1 mi
6h 11m
$69–99
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
5h 49m
$201–829
Fly Buchanan Field Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane CCR - BUR
4h 8m
$63–382
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Martinez to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
6h 6m
$201–689
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
7h 5m
$513–815
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Martinez to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
7h 30m
$265–793
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to Powell Streetsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
12h 3m
$69–122

Mountain View to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Contra Costa County, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 13h 17m.

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