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How to get fromBerkeley to Portola Valleyby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Portola Valley by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. BART, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 1m
    $46–56

  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Portola Valleycar car 45.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–12

  3. BART, bus via Millbrae

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2h 47m
    $42–53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $160–200

  5. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Winslow St & Broadway Stbus bus Epx
    2h 49m
    $42–54

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Portola Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Portola Valley. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, then take the taxi to Portola Valley. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Portola Valley via Millbrae, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 in around 2h 47m.

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