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

The cheapest way to get from Portola Valley to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portola Valley to Pleasanton is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Portola Valley and Pleasanton?

No, there is no direct train from Portola Valley to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Portola Valley to Pleasanton?

The distance between Portola Valley and Pleasanton is 50 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portola Valley to Pleasanton without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 22m and costs $40 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Portola Valley to Pleasanton, including transfers.

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

Portola Valley to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Where does the Portola Valley to Pleasanton train arrive?

Portola Valley to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Portola Valley to Pleasanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portola Valley to Pleasanton is 36 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Portola Valley to Pleasanton.

Where can I stay near Pleasanton?

There are 107+ hotels available in Pleasanton.

Portola Valley to Pleasanton - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portola Valley to Pleasanton by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
2h 22m
$40–50
Drive 35.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portola Valley to Pleasantoncar 35.6 mi
57 min
$7–10
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
4h 9m
$41–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Pleasantontaxi 35.6 mi
57 min
$120–150

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to Pleasanton Station via California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and Santa Clara Station in around 2h 22m.

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