What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Mountain View is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Mountain View is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Oakland to Mountain View?

The distance between Oakland and Mountain View is 55 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 38m and costs $11 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Mountain View?

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

Where do I catch the Oakland to Mountain View train from?

Oakland to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Mountain View train arrive?

Oakland to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Mountain View is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Oakland to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 580+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Oakland to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 38m
$11–19
Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Mountain Viewcar 38.5 mi
46 min
$7–11
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 44m
$17–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Mountain Viewtaxi 38.5 mi
46 min
$140–170
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 6m
$9–15

Oakland to Mountain View by bus and train

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Mountain View. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound in around 1h 44m.

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