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

The cheapest way to get from Portola Valley to Oakland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portola Valley to Oakland is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Portola Valley and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Portola Valley to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Portola Valley to Oakland?

The distance between Portola Valley and Oakland is 46 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portola Valley to Oakland without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Portola Valley to Oakland, including transfers.

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

Portola Valley to Oakland train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Portola Valley to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portola Valley to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Portola Valley to Oakland is 41 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Portola Valley to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 803+ hotels available in Oakland.

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

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

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Winslow St & Broadway Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 28m
$41–52
Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portola Valley to Oaklandcar 40.5 mi
54 min
$8–11
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 47m
$44–55
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Oaklandtaxi 40.5 mi
54 min
$140–180
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 34m
$35–45

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Distance: 46 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Portola Valley to Oakland. However, you can take the taxi to Winslow St & Broadway St, take the bus to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, and Millbrae in around 1h 47m.

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