Mountain View, CA Commuting


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Mountain View, CA is a vibrant city located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is home to many businesses and residents who rely on an efficient system of public transportation for getting around the city. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates a comprehensive network of buses and light rail service throughout Mountain View, providing convenient access to downtown and other key areas of the city. Residents can also take advantage of Caltrain commuter rail, which runs from San Francisco to San Jose with stops in Mountain View. For those looking for a greener option, there is also bike-share available from Bay Area Bike Share. All these options make it easy for people living in Mountain View to get around quickly and efficiently.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mountain View takes 23.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Mountain View get to work:
- 70.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 7.3% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationMountain View, CaliforniaUnited States
  24.826.8
  Commute Mode
  56.3%73.2%
  6.7%8.6%
  6.2%4.2%
  5.4%0.5%
  3.7%2.5%
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Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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