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 bus which costs $10 - $11 and takes 4h 2m.

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 drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Muir Road and Center Ave - Northbound via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Martinez via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

The distance between Palo Alto and Mountain View is 88 miles. The road distance is 51.9 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 train which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

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

Palo Alto to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $11 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mountain View bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mountain View train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Mountain View is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Palo Alto to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 203+ hotels available in Mountain View.

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mountain View by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor
3h 40m
$29–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Centerbus Lynx
4h 2m
$10–11
Drive 51.6 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mountain Viewcar 51.6 mi
1h 9m
$10–14
Bus, BART, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centresubway
3. Take the bus from Pleasant Hill BART to Pacheco Blvd and Shell Avebus 18 / ...
4h 43m
$12–16

Palo Alto to Mountain View by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Muir Road and Center Ave - Northbound via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, and Hercules Transit Center in around 4h 2m.

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