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How to get fromReno to Portola Valleyby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Portola Valley by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 37m
    $414–516

  2. Drive  252.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Portola Valleycar car 252.4 mi
    4h 31m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 49m
    $133–203

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Winslow St & Broadway Stbus bus Epx
    8h 26m
    $80–110

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the taxi from Oakland-Airport-OAK to Portola Valleytaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $194–510

  6. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    9h 55m
    $171–250

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Portola Valley via San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, and Winslow St & Broadway St in around 8h 26m.

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