What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Mountain View?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to Mountain View?

The distance between Redwood City and Mountain View is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View without a car is to Caltrain which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Mountain View?

The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Mountain View bus from?

Redwood City to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave station.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Mountain View train from?

Redwood City to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Redwood City to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Mountain View is to Caltrain which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Redwood City to Mountain View bus arrive?

Redwood City to Mountain View bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Redwood City to Mountain View train arrive?

Redwood City to Mountain View train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Mountain View is 13 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Redwood City to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 588+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Redwood City to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
17 min
$4–6
Drive 13 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Redwood City to Mountain Viewcar 13 mi
16 min
$3–4
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Castrobus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 5m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Mountain Viewtaxi 13 mi
16 min
$45–60

Redwood City to Mountain View by train

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Distance: 10.7 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to El Camino & Castro via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 1h 5m.

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