What is the cheapest way to get from West Oakland to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from West Oakland to Mountain View is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Oakland to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from West Oakland to Mountain View is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between West Oakland and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from West Oakland to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from West Oakland and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from West Oakland to Mountain View?

The distance between West Oakland and Mountain View is 55 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

How do I travel from West Oakland to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from West Oakland to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 38m and costs $10 - $19.

How long does it take to get from West Oakland to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from West Oakland to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Oakland to Mountain View train from?

West Oakland to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, depart from West Oakland station.

Where does the West Oakland to Mountain View train arrive?

West Oakland to Mountain View train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from West Oakland to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between West Oakland to Mountain View is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from West Oakland to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 588+ hotels available in Mountain View.

West Oakland to Mountain View - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, and BART

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There are 5 ways to get from West Oakland to Mountain View by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 38m
$11–19
Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Oakland to Mountain Viewcar 39.8 mi
48 min
$8–11
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from West Oakland to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 40m
$17–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Oakland to Mountain Viewtaxi 39.8 mi
48 min
$140–180
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from West Oakland to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 1m
$9–15

West Oakland to Mountain View by bus and train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between West Oakland, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Oakland to Mountain View. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from West Oakland to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound in around 1h 40m.

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