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

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

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain

    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 Local Weekday / ...
    40 min
    $34–41

  2. Drive 22.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portola Valley to San Josecar car 22.6 mi
    29 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi, line 22 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to El Camino & Showerstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    1h 23m
    $33–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portola Valley to San Josetaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

There is no direct connection from Portola Valley to San Jose. However, you can take the taxi to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound then take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Camino & Showers then take the bus to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd.

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