How to get from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center by bus, light rail and train?

San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center - Light Rail Schedule

The BLUE LINE light rail from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center runs from 4:31 AM to 10:43 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Cottle Station station to Tamien Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to South Akron & Wescoat (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to NASA Ames Research Center on the Moovit app.

100min$8.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - BLUE LINE
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5151
Walk to NASA Ames Research Center
Leaves from Cottle Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cottle Station
    ID PS_CTTL
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Baypointe
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tamien Station
    ID PS_TAMN
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tamien
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Akron & Wescoat (E)
    ID 62082
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to NASA Ames Research Center
    Walk to
    NASA Ames Research Center
    Moffett Blvd
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center

The distance between San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and NASA Ames Research Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose) and destination (NASA Ames Research Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Jose and NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Cottle Station near San Jose to Tamien Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Tamien Station near NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose and NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Jose to get to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Cottle Station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Jose and NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Tamien Station, which is closest to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center?

    The ride from San Jose to NASA Ames Research Center costs $8.75.

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