How to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA by train?

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA by train

Take one direct train from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to Mountain View station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Mountain View, CA on the Moovit app.

43min$6.25
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Mateo 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 53 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Mountain View, CA on the Moovit app.

53min$8.75
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    31 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 Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA

The distance between San Mateo Caltrain Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station 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.

Train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA

To check the train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Mateo Caltrain Station) and destination (Mountain View, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Mateo 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 53 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Mountain View, CA on the Moovit app.

53min$8.75
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    31 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 Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Train line LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA in 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to Mountain View station near Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA by train?

    The total travel time between San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Mateo Caltrain Station to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Jose Diridon station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Mountain View, CA?

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

  • When is the first train from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA?

    The first train from San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Francisco Caltrain Northbound - Tamien Caltrain Northbound. It leaves the San Mateo station at 5:34 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Mountain View, CA costs $6.25.

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