What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and South San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to South San Francisco. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and South San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound and arriving at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

The distance between Mountain View and South San Francisco is 27 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to South San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

The Caltrain from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to South San Francisco bus from?

Mountain View to South San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Castro station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to South San Francisco train from?

Mountain View to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

The best way to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Mountain View to South San Francisco bus arrive?

Mountain View to South San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where does the Mountain View to South San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mountain View to South San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to South San Francisco is 29 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Mountain View to South San Francisco.

Where can I stay near South San Francisco?

There are 806+ hotels available in South San Francisco.

Mountain View to South San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to South San Francisco by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
44 min
$6–9
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2h 7m
$4–9
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to South San Franciscocar 28.4 mi
31 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to South San Franciscotaxi 28.4 mi
31 min
$100–130

Mountain View to South San Francisco by train

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Distance: 26.9 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and South San Francisco, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to San Bruno BART-Bay 5 via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 2h 7m.

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