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How to get fromLos Altos to Mill Valleyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Altos to Mill Valley by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Mill Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    $66–85

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Mill Valleycar car 50.8 mi
    1h 5m
    $10–14

  3. Line 40 bus, Caltrain, line 120 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus bus 120
    4h 4m
    $20–32

Los Altos to Mill Valley by bus and train

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Mill Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Altos to Mill Valley. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Mountain View Transit Center, walk to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, then take the taxi to Mill Valley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, Mission St & 2nd St, and Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners in around 4h 4m.

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