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

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Chinatown is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Chinatown is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Chinatown?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Mission St & 1st St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Mountain View to Chinatown?

The distance between Mountain View and Chinatown is 36 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Chinatown without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h and costs $8 - $10.

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

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 1h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Chinatown bus from?

Mountain View to Chinatown bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

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

Mountain View to Chinatown train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Chinatown?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Chinatown is to Caltrain which takes 1h and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Mountain View to Chinatown bus arrive?

Mountain View to Chinatown bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Mountain View to Chinatown train arrive?

Mountain View to Chinatown train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Chinatown is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Mountain View to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 826+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Mountain View to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h
$8–10
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
3h 27m
$6–13
Drive 39.4 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Chinatowncar 39.4 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Chinatowntaxi 39.4 mi
45 min
$140–180

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Distance: 36 mi
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What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Mission St & 1st St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 27m.

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