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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Portola Valley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Portola Valley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Portola Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Portola Valley. However, there are services departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Winslow St & Broadway St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Portola Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Portola Valley. However, there are services departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Oakland to Portola Valley?

The distance between Oakland and Portola Valley is 50 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Portola Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 50m and costs $45 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Oakland to Portola Valley, including transfers.

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

Oakland to Portola Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Portola Valley train from?

Oakland to Portola Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to Portola Valley bus arrive?

Oakland to Portola Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Winslow St & Broadway St station.

Where does the Oakland to Portola Valley train arrive?

Oakland to Portola Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Portola Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Portola Valley is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Oakland to Portola Valley.

Where can I stay near Portola Valley?

There are 358+ hotels available in Portola Valley.

Oakland to Portola Valley - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 50m
$45–56
Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Portola Valleycar 40.7 mi
55 min
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Winslow St & Broadway Stbus Epx
2h 37m
$41–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Portola Valleytaxi 40.7 mi
55 min
$150–180
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 46m
$35–45

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Distance: 49.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Winslow St & Broadway St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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