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.

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
    280 yd • 4 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

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 22 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

82min$8.50
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
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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 36.78 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.

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:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Villa/Franklin
  • Castro & High School Way (S)
  • California & Shoreline (E)

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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 22 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

82min$8.50
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

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.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • 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 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?

    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 San Jose Diridon station, 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 $8.50.

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