Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose to Portola Valleyby train, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Portola Valley

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Portola Valleytaxi taxi
    39 min
    $33–41

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Portola Valleycar car 22.7 mi
    29 min
    $5–6

  3. Line 22 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to El Camino & Showersbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Camino & Showers to Portola Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $32–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Portola Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

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

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Getting to Milan from the airport, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.