The journey to Mountain View from Palo Alto takes just 7 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Palo Alto at 00:02.

Caltrain schedule

Caltrain operates between Palo Alto and Mountain View 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 52
Shortest trip 7 minutes
First departure 00:02
Last departure 23:51

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Palo Alto, CA and Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Palo Alto to Mountain View, departing as early as 00:02.

  • How long is the bus trip from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

    The fastest bus to Mountain View from Palo Alto takes 7 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Mountain View, CA from Palo Alto, CA?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Palo Alto and Mountain View?

    Caltrain run buses to Mountain View from Palo Alto.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Palo Alto to Mountain View?

    The first bus to Mountain View from Palo Alto leaves at 00:02. The journey takes 7 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Mountain View from Palo Alto?

    The last bus leaves Palo Alto at 23:51, arriving into Mountain View at 23:29. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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  • Daily
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  • Daily
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  • Daily
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  • Daily
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