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How to get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA by bus and train?

From Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto 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 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

31min$4.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    110 yd • 2 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
    10 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

From Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA by bus

Take one direct bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Castro (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

37min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (E)
    ID 60355
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA

The distance between Palo Alto Transit Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 6.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Transit Center 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 Palo Alto Transit Center

Palo Alto Transit Center is located at Palo Alto Transit Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is High St & Lytton Ave.

Train stations close to Palo Alto Transit Center:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto Transit Center:

  • High St & Lytton Ave
  • Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma)
  • El Camino Real & Quarry Rd-Stanford Shopping Ctr

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 & High School Way (S).

Train stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Mountain View
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Mountain View, CA:

  • Castro & High School Way (S)
  • California & Palo Alto (E)
  • Castro & Mercy/Civic Center

From Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA by bus

Take one direct bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Castro (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

37min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (E)
    ID 60355
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 522.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Transit Center and Mountain View, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Transit Center to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto Transit Center 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 first train from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The first train from Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 9:44 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The last bus from Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the Palo Alto Transit Center stop at 11:20 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from Palo Alto Transit Center to Mountain View, CA costs $4.00.