There are 2 ways to get from Mountain View to Lincoln by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Lincoln is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Lincoln is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Lincoln. 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 56m.
The distance between Mountain View and Lincoln is 169 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Mountain View to Lincoln, including transfers.
Mountain View to Lincoln train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Mountain View to Lincoln train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roseville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Lincoln is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Mountain View to Lincoln.
There are 81+ hotels available in Lincoln.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Lincoln, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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