What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at El Camino & California. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

The distance between Mountain View and Palo Alto is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Palo Alto bus from?

Mountain View to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Castro station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Palo Alto train from?

Mountain View to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Mountain View to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Mountain View to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & California station.

Where does the Mountain View to Palo Alto train arrive?

Mountain View to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Palo Alto is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Mountain View to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

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Mountain View to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
6 min
$3–5
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to El Camino & Californiabus Rapid 522 / ...
19 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Palo Altotaxi 5.9 mi
11 min
$23–28
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Palo Altocar 5.9 mi
11 min
$2

Mountain View to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Castro to El Camino & California every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 19 min.

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