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How to get fromMountain View to Lick Observatoryby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Lick Observatory by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Alum Rock Stationbus bus Rapid 522
    2. Take the taxi from Alum Rock Station to Lick Observatorytaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $72–90

  2. Drive 35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Lick Observatorycar car 35.3 mi
    51 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Lick Observatorytaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    51 min
    $120–150

  4. Line 22 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Eastridge Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Eastridge Transit Center to Lick Observatorytaxi taxi
    2h 8m
    $62–80

  5. Caltrain, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Lick Observatorytaxi taxi
    1h
    $90–116

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Lick Observatory, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View to Lick Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Alum Rock Station then take the taxi to Lick Observatory. Alternatively, you can drive from Mountain View to Lick Observatory in around 51 min.

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