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How to get fromPortola Valley to San Franciscoby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 6m
    $35–43

  2. Drive 36 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portola Valley to San Franciscocar car 36 mi
    46 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2h 57m
    $33–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to San Franciscotaxi taxi 36 mi
    46 min
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 37.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to 9th St & Folsom St via El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 2h 57m.

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