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How to get fromSan Mateo to Milpitasby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Milpitas by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Alder Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 22m
    $9–10

  2. Bus, line 22 bus, line 66 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from 1st & Santa Clara to Main & Serrabus bus 66
    3h 32m
    $6–13

  3. Drive 28.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Milpitascar car 28.2 mi
    30 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Milpitastaxi taxi 28.2 mi
    30 min
    $100–130

San Mateo to Milpitas by train and tram

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Main & Serra via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 3h 32m.

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