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How to get fromSaratoga to Portola Valleyby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saratoga to Portola Valley by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 51 bus, Caltrain, line 278 bus, line 78 bus, line 87 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Lane C to Canada Collegebus bus 278
    4. Take the bus from Canada College to Alameda de las Pulgas & Hull Avebus bus 78
    5. Take the bus from Alameda de las Pulgas & Hull Ave to Portola Rd & Grove Drbus bus 87
    5h 10m
    $12–20

  2. Drive 17.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Saratoga to Portola Valleycar car 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saratoga to Portola Valleytaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

Saratoga to Portola Valley by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Saratoga to Portola Valley. However, you can take the line 51 bus to Mountain View Transit Center, walk to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound, walk to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane C, take the line 278 bus to Canada College, take the line 78 bus to Alameda de las Pulgas & Hull Ave, then take the line 87 bus to Portola Rd & Grove Dr. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Portola Valley.

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