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How to get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to North Point St & Hyde St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the BULLET train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $16.10.

140min$16.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
Bus - 9191
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Point St & Hyde St
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Point St & Hyde St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    West Portal Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Townsend St
    ID 13164
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 132, 45 and BULLET

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to 4th St & Folsom St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45 bus and finally take the BULLET train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $16.10.

140min$16.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
Bus - 4545
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    51 min
  • 10
    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 San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA

The distance between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 56.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) 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 Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr)

San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) is located at San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave.

Train stations close to San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr):

  • San Rafael Station
  • Larkspur Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr):

  • Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave
  • 4th St & Court St
  • Fourth St & Court 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 Castro & Mercy (S).

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Castro & Mercy (S)
  • Castro & Mercy/Civic Center
  • California & Bryant (E)

Alternative route by bus and train via 132, 45 and BULLET

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to 4th St & Folsom St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45 bus and finally take the BULLET train from San Francisco station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $16.10.

140min$16.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
Bus - 4545
Train - BULLET
BULLET
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BULLET
    Wait for train
    BULLET
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    51 min
  • 10
    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 San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line 91, Bus line BULLET.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line 45, Bus line BULLET.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) and Mountain View, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA?

    The 132 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael to Southbound - San Francisco 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 San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the 132 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) and Mountain View, CA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Mountain View, CA costs $16.10.

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