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How to get fromMountain View to Glen Ellenby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mountain View to Glen Ellen by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, tram, line 101 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from 4th St & King St to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram tram T
    3. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Glen Ellentaxi taxi
    4h 25m

  2. Drive 87.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Glen Ellencar car 87.5 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–24

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    5h 59m
    $21–30

Mountain View to Glen Ellen by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Glen Ellen, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View to Glen Ellen. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to 4th St & King St, take the vehicle to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, walk to California St & Mason St, take the vehicle to California St & Van Ness Ave, walk to Van Ness Ave & Clay St, take the line 101 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Petaluma North, then take the taxi to Glen Ellen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rd via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, 3rd St & Bryant St, Perry St & 3rd St, and Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 5h 59m.

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