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How to get from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train?

From South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train

To get from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the 66 bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus, light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

101min$11.00
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    38 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
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N)
    ID 63234
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

115min$13.25
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 522522
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas

The distance between South San Francisco Caltrain and Milpitas is approximately 40.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milpitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Caltrain) and destination (Milpitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

From South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

115min$13.25
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 522522
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 522, Bus line 66.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near South San Francisco Caltrain in South San Francisco to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Mountain View station near Milpitas.

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

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Caltrain and Milpitas by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Jose Diridon station near South San Francisco Caltrain in South San Francisco.

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

    Get off the train at the Mountain View stop, which is closest to Milpitas.

  • How much is the total train, light rail and bus fare from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas?

    The ride from South San Francisco Caltrain to Milpitas costs $11.00.