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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Portola Valleyby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Portola Valley by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 45m
    $43–56

  2. Drive 42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Portola Valleycar car 42.4 mi
    58 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    58 min
    $140–180

  4. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Showersbus bus 22 / ...
    2h 31m
    $42–61

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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Portola Valley via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and El Camino & Showers in around 2h 31m.

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