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How to get fromSan Jose to Ames Research Centerby train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Ames Research Center by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Caltrain, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to South Akron & Wescoatbus bus 51
    1h 14m
    $7–11

  2. Line 23 bus, line 51 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & Stellingbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & Stelling to South Akron & Wescoatbus bus 51
    2h 23m
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Ames Research Centertaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    13 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 11.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Ames Research Centercar car 11.8 mi
    13 min
    $3–4

  5. Caltrain, tram

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Bayshore Nasa Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 19m
    $8–9

  6. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to 1045 La Avenidabus bus B - Am / ...
    1h 48m
    $5–6

San Jose to Ames Research Center by train, bus, and foot

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Ames Research Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Ames Research Center via Stevens Creek & Stelling and South Akron & Wescoat in around 2h 23m.

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