How to get from San Francisco to Milpitas by light rail and train?

From San Francisco to Milpitas by light rail and train

To get from San Francisco to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Mountain View Station station to Alder Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

117min$11.00
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Milpitas

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Milpitas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Milpitas by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from San Francisco to Milpitas

To check the light rail and train schedule from San Francisco to Milpitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (Milpitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Milpitas?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Milpitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco to Milpitas?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from Mountain View station near San Francisco in Soma to Mountain View Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Mountain View Station station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Milpitas by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma and Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and light rail is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco to get to Milpitas?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the Mountain View station near San Francisco in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco and Milpitas?

    Get off the train at the Mountain View Station station, which is closest to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from San Francisco to Milpitas?

    The ride from San Francisco to Milpitas costs $11.00.

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