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How to get fromPortola Valley to Capitola Beachby taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portola Valley to Capitola Beach by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus bus 2 / ...
    2h 26m
    $46–63

  2. Drive 44.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portola Valley to Capitola Beachcar car 44.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Capitola Beachtaxi taxi 44.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $150–180

  4. Taxi, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to 41st Ave & Capitola Rdbus bus 3A / ...
    2h 40m
    $46–63

  5. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 21m
    $45–64

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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to Capitola Beach via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 3h 21m.

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