What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39 is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39 is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Pier 39?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Powell St & Beach St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Daly City BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Pier 39?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Pier 39 station. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station via 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Pier 39?

The distance between Mountain View and Pier 39 is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Pier 39 without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39 without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 38m and costs $10 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Pier 39?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Mountain View to Pier 39, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Pier 39 bus from?

Mountain View to Pier 39 bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Pier 39 train from?

Mountain View to Pier 39 train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Pier 39?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Pier 39 is to Caltrain which takes 1h 38m and costs $10 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $7 - $10 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Mountain View to Pier 39 bus arrive?

Mountain View to Pier 39 bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Where does the Mountain View to Pier 39 train arrive?

Mountain View to Pier 39 train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Pier 39?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Pier 39 is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Mountain View to Pier 39.

Where can I stay near Pier 39?

There are 804+ hotels available in Pier 39.

Mountain View to Pier 39 - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Pier 39 by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 38m
$10–12
Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Pier 39car 40.4 mi
47 min
$7–10
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Powell St & Beach Stbus 28
3h 54m
$8–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Pier 39taxi 40.4 mi
47 min
$140–180

Mountain View to Pier 39 by bus and foot

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Distance: 38.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Pier 39 via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station, and Powell St & Beach St in around 3h 54m.

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