What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Berkeley (Station) and Portola Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Berkeley (Station) station to Portola Valley. However, there are services departing from Berkeley Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley?

The distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) and Portola Valley is 69 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

Where do I catch the Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley train from?

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Berkeley Station.

Where does the Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley train arrive?

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley is 47 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley.

Where can I stay near Portola Valley?

There are 356+ hotels available in Portola Valley.

Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley

Q: How do I travel from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $45 - $75.

Q: How long does it take to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valley by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 8m
$47–73
Drive 46.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valleycar 46.8 mi
58 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Portola Valleytaxi 46.8 mi
58 min
$170–210
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 29m
$46–57

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Distance: 68.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and Portola Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Berkeley Station to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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