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How to get fromPleasanton to Portola Valleyby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Pleasanton to Portola Valley by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 37m
    $40–51

  2. Drive 36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Portola Valleycar car 36.2 mi
    58 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pleasanton to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    58 min
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Portola Valley via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound and California Avenue Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 37m.

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