How to get from Mountain View to San Jose by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Mountain View to San Jose in San Jose: take the LOCAL train from Mountain View station to San Jose Diridon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.45.

64min$5.45
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Mountain View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mountain View to San Jose

The distance between Mountain View, San Jose and San Jose, San Jose is approximately 12.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountain View to San Jose by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mountain View

Mountain View is located at Mountain View, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Bush.

Bus stations close to Mountain View:

  • El Camino & Bush
  • Castro & High School Way
  • Castro & Yosemite

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is 1st & Bassett (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Julian (S)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct train between Mountain View and San Jose?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Jose in San Jose in 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mountain View to San Jose?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Mountain View station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Tamien station near San Jose in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mountain View to San Jose by train?

    The total travel time between Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Jose in San Jose by train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mountain View to get to San Jose?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Mountain View station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mountain View and San Jose?

    Get off the train at the San Jose station, which is closest to San Jose in San Jose.

  • When is the last bus from Mountain View to San Jose?

    The last bus from Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Jose in San Jose is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the El Camino & Castro (E) stop at 8:48 AM.

  • When is the last train from Mountain View to San Jose?

    The last train from Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Jose in San Jose is the Local line. It leaves the Mountain View station at 8:16 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Mountain View to San Jose?

    The ride from Mountain View to San Jose costs $5.45.

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