How to get from Milpitas to Silicon Valley by bus and light rail?

Milpitas to Silicon Valley - Light Rail Schedule

The ORANGE LINE light rail from Milpitas to Silicon Valley runs from 5:19 AM to 10:01 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Milpitas to Silicon Valley by bus and light rail

To get from Milpitas to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Mountain View Station station. Next, take the 21 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to Waverley & Homer (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Silicon Valley on the Moovit app.

111min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2121
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley & Homer (W)
    ID 61559
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milpitas to Silicon Valley

The distance between Milpitas, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is approximately 20.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Silicon Valley by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Milpitas to Silicon Valley

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milpitas to Silicon Valley?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milpitas and Silicon Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milpitas to Silicon Valley?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Mountain View Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View Station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milpitas to Silicon Valley by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Silicon Valley in Palo Alto by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Milpitas to get to Silicon Valley?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Milpitas and Silicon Valley?

    Get off the light rail at the Mountain View Station, which is closest to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Milpitas to Silicon Valley?

    The ride from Milpitas to Silicon Valley costs $2.50.

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