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How to get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ECR bus from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to Castro & Mercy (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

126min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 5151
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Daly City Bart-Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redwood City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    De Anza College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castro & Mercy (S)
    ID 62109
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ECR and LTD 5

To get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the ECR bus from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, take the LTD 5 train from Redwood City station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

120min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Daly City Bart-Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redwood City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA

The distance between Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 33.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mountain View, CA

Mountain View, CA is located at Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Castro & High School Way (S).

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Castro & High School Way (S)
  • California & Bryant (E)
  • California & Franklin (W)

Public transit stations close to Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Mountain View, CA is located at Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is California & Shoreline (E).

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • California & Shoreline (E)
  • California & Franklin (W)
  • El Camino & Castro (W)

Alternative route by bus and train via ECR and LTD 5

To get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the ECR bus from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, take the LTD 5 train from Redwood City station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

120min$7.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Daly City Bart-Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redwood City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line LTD 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mountain View, CA and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The ECR bus line goes from Daly City Bart-Bay 1 station near Mountain View, CA to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mountain View, CA station near Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mountain View, CA and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mountain View, CA to get to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the ECR bus from the Daly City Bart-Bay 1 stop near Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mountain View, CA and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Mountain View, CA stop, which is closest to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from Mountain View, CA to Mountain View, CA costs $10.00.

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