How to Travel from

California to Mountain View

by Route or Car

United States of America California Mountain View

Cheapest

By car (3 162 km)

30 h 13 min

3162 km.

from $173

Other

Plane, Train

4 h 1 min

304 km.

from $227.98

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.54–$318.46

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.71–$5.86

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Los Angeles to San

Ave. Duration:

9h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$50.95–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San

Ave. Duration:

6h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$26.75–$191.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San

Ave. Duration:

7h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$114.65

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crossborderxpress.com/en/

Bus from Los Angeles to 1642

Ave. Duration:

8h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$70.06–$101.91

What is the cheapest way to get from California to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus which costs $27.17 - $173.91 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from California to Mountain View is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 1m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Camino & Castro via King & Story. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between California and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from California to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from California to Mountain View?

The distance between California and Mountain View is 557 km. The road distance is 566.2 km.

How do I travel from California to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from California to Mountain View without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $27.17 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from California to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from California to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Mountain View bus from?

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Mountain View train from?

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Mountain View?

The best way to get from California to Mountain View is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $27.17 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.83 - $163.04 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the California to Mountain View bus arrive?

California to Mountain View bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at 1642 Story Rd - San Jose station.

Where does the California to Mountain View train arrive?

California to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Mountain View is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from California to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 664+ hotels available in Mountain View. Prices start at $57.96 per night.

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Stanford University

Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford (the eighth governor of and then-incumbent United States senator representing California) and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.

Computer History Museum

The Computer History Museum (CHM) is a computer museum in Mountain View, California. The museum presents stories and artifacts of Silicon Valley and the Information Age, and explores the computing revolution and its impact on society.

Levi's Stadium

Levi's Stadium is an American football stadium located in Santa Clara, California, United States, just west of the much larger city of San Jose, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has served as the home venue for the National Football League (NFL)'s San Francisco 49ers since 2014. The stadium is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of San Francisco. It is named after Levi Strauss & Co., which purchased naming rights in 2013.

Mountain View

Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, it has a population of 82,376 as of the 2020 census.

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Two ways to Travel from California to Mountain View

Transport providers

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

CBX Cross Border Express

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