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How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by train?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by train

Take one direct train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Mountain View, CA on the Moovit app.

69min$8.50
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 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 Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 36.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA

To check the train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Mountain View, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA in 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Mountain View station near Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by train?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Mountain View, CA?

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

  • When is the first train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA?

    The first train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Francisco station at 9:55 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA costs $8.50.