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How to get fromMilpitas to Portola Valleyby tram, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Milpitas to Portola Valley by tram, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alder Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram Orange Line
    2. Take the taxi from Mountain View Station to Portola Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 3m
    $42–58

  2. Drive  20 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milpitas to Portola Valleycar car 20 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main & Calaveras to Deer Creek & Arastraderobus bus Express 104
    1h 4m
    $24–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milpitas to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 20 mi
    33 min
    $70–85

  5. Tram, taxi via Great Mall Station

    1. Take the tram from Great Mall Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram Orange Line
    2. Take the taxi from Mountain View Station to Portola Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 6m
    $42–58

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Main & Calaveras to Deer Creek & Arastradero once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 53 min.

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