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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at El Camino & Castro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

The distance between Palo Alto and Mountain View is 4 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Palo Alto to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Mountain View train arrive?

Palo Alto to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

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

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 564+ hotels available in Mountain View.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
7 min
$3–5
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to El Camino & Castrobus Rapid 522 / ...
20 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Mountain Viewtaxi 5.9 mi
11 min
$23–28
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mountain Viewcar 5.9 mi
11 min
$2

Palo Alto to Mountain View by train

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & California to El Camino & Castro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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