What is the cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Oakland is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Oakland is to taxi and BART which takes 35 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Oakland. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave and arriving at Mission St & 2nd St via Manzanita Park & Ride Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Oakland?

The distance between Mill Valley and Oakland is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.

How do I travel from Mill Valley to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Oakland without a car is to line 120 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Mill Valley to Oakland?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Mill Valley to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Oakland bus from?

Mill Valley to Oakland bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot station.

Where does the Mill Valley to Oakland bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Oakland bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 2nd St station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Oakland is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Mill Valley to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 794+ hotels available in Oakland.

Mill Valley to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via line 120 bus, taxi, and BART

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There are 5 ways to get from Mill Valley to Oakland by bus, taxi, subway, or car

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Line 120 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 120
1h 51m
$9–18
Drive 23 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Oaklandcar 23 mi
37 min
$5–7
Taxi, BART
1. Take the taxi from Mill Valley to Embarcaderotaxi
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
35 min
$56–68
Line 17 bus, line 580 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 17
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1bus 580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
1h 58m
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mill Valley to Oaklandtaxi 23 mi
37 min
$85–110

Mill Valley to Oakland by bus and subway

196Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & 2nd St hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 56 min.

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