There are 3 ways to get from Mountain View to Citrus Heights by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 41m$39–95Drive 134.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mountain View to Citrus Heightscar 134.1 mi
2h 23m$25–36Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
6h 44m$38–88
Mountain View to Citrus Heights by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Citrus Heights is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Citrus Heights is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Citrus Heights. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Roseville Amtrak via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Mountain View and Citrus Heights is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Citrus Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mountain View to Citrus Heights, including transfers.
Mountain View to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Mountain View to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roseville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Citrus Heights is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Mountain View to Citrus Heights.
There are 314+ hotels available in Citrus Heights.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Citrus Heights, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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