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How to get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

From Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA by bus and train

To get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Union St & Columbus Ave station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 47 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

107min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Union St & Columbus Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union St & Columbus Ave
    ID 16751
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill 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 from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA by bus and train via 30, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 52

To get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Columbus Ave & Union St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

110min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Columbus Ave & Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbus Ave & Union St
    ID 14120
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill 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
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Public transit directions from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA

The distance between Columbus Ave & Union St, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 38.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbus Ave & Union St 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 Columbus Ave & Union St

Columbus Ave & Union St is located at Columbus Ave & Union St, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Union St & Columbus Ave.

Bus stations close to Columbus Ave & Union St:

  • Union St & Columbus Ave
  • Columbus Ave & Union St
  • Powell St & Filbert St

Cable Car stations close to Columbus Ave & Union St:

  • Mason St & Filbert St
  • Mason St & Union St
  • Mason St & Green 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 California & Palo Alto (E).

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • California & Palo Alto (E)
  • Castro & Yosemite (N)
  • Castro & High School Way (S)

Alternative route from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA by bus and train via 30, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 52

To get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Columbus Ave & Union St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

110min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Columbus Ave & Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbus Ave & Union St
    ID 14120
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Foothill 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 45, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 30, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbus Ave & Union St and Mountain View, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA?

    The 45 bus line goes from Union St & Columbus Ave station near Columbus Ave & Union St in North Beach to Caltrain Depot station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caltrain Depot station near Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Columbus Ave & Union St in North Beach and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbus Ave & Union St to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Union St & Columbus Ave stop near Columbus Ave & Union St in North Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbus Ave & Union St and Mountain View, CA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from Columbus Ave & Union St to Mountain View, CA costs $13.75.