There are 3 ways to get from Mountain View to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 10m$92–183Drive 188.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mountain View to Durhamcar 188.4 mi
3h 35m$35–50Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 22m$98–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Durham. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Durham. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Chico Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Mountain View and Durham is 234 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Mountain View to Durham, including transfers.
Mountain View to Durham bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Mountain View to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Durham is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Durham, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Durham via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Stockton, and Chico Amtrak in around 9h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Mountain View to Durham bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Mountain View to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Durham is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Mountain View to Durham.
There are 39+ hotels available in Durham.