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How to get from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA by bus and light rail?

From Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA by bus and light rail

To get from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Mountain View Station station. Next, take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to Castro & Mercy (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Mountain View, CA on the Moovit app.

55min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Mountain View, CA
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    West Valley College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castro & Mercy (S)
    ID 62109
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mountain View, CA
    Walk to
    Mountain View, CA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA

The distance between Alder Station (N), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 12.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alder Station (N)) and destination (Mountain View, CA), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Alder Station (N) and Mountain View, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Alder Station (N) in Milpitas and Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Alder Station (N) to get to Mountain View, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station station near Alder Station (N) in Milpitas.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Alder Station (N) and Mountain View, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Mountain View Station stop, which is closest to Mountain View, CA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA?

    The ride from Alder Station (N) to Mountain View, CA costs $2.50.