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 $4 - $7 and takes 31 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 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

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 Oakland and arriving at Martinez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Oakland to Mountain View?

The distance between Oakland and Mountain View is 33 miles. The road distance is 23.7 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 train which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m 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 Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Mountain View train arrive?

Oakland to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Mountain View is 24 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Oakland to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 203+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Oakland to Mountain View - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, and line 16 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 20m
$12–23
Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Mountain Viewcar 23.6 mi
31 min
$5–7
BART, line 16 bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Concordsubway Yellow-N
2. Take the bus from Concord BART to Alhambra Ave and Bertola Stbus 16 / ...
1h 33m
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Mountain Viewtaxi 23.6 mi
31 min
$85–110
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 19th Street Oakland to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Alhambra Ave and Bertola Stbus 98X
1h 48m
$6–8
BART, line 18 bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centresubway Yellow-N
2. Take the bus from Pleasant Hill BART to Pacheco Blvd and Shell Avebus 18 / ...
2h 21m
$6–8

Oakland to Mountain View by train and bus (Amtrak)

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Mountain View, Contra Costa County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Martinez hourly. Tickets cost $9–21 and the journey takes 48 min.

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