What is the cheapest way to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Orinda and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Orinda to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Orinda to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Orinda and Silicon Valley is 48 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

How do I travel from Orinda to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Orinda to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orinda to Silicon Valley bus from?

Orinda to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Orinda to Silicon Valley train from?

Orinda to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Orinda station.

Where does the Orinda to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Orinda to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Orinda to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Orinda to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Orinda to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Silicon Valley is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Orinda to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 491+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Orinda to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Orinda to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 50m
$13–16
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Orinda 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
$8–12
Drive 39.2 mi
1. Drive from Orinda to Silicon Valleycar 39.2 mi
48 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orinda to Silicon Valleytaxi 39.2 mi
48 min
$140–180
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 29m
$8–13

Orinda to Silicon Valley by subway, tram, and train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Orinda to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 29m.

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