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

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

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, take the 52 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to Castro & Mercy (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

81min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castro & Mercy (S)
    ID 62109
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 21

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, take the 21 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to California & Franklin (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

85min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Franklin (W)
    ID 61534
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    450 yd • 6 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 36.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) 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 San Francisco (5th/Townsend)

San Francisco (5th/Townsend) is located at San Francisco (5th/Townsend), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Townsend St & 5th St.

Train stations close to San Francisco (5th/Townsend):

  • San Francisco

Bus stations close to San Francisco (5th/Townsend):

  • Townsend St & 5th St
  • Townsend St & 4th St
  • 5th St & Brannan St

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 Villa/Franklin.

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Villa/Franklin
  • California & Hope (W)
  • California & Hope (E)

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 21

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. Next, take the 21 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to California & Franklin (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

85min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Franklin (W)
    ID 61534
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose Diridon 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY 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 San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The last train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the San Francisco station at 4:05 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 $11.00.

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