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How to get from Atherton to Portola Valley by bus?

From Atherton to Portola Valley by bus

To get from Atherton to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the M1 SHUTTLE bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons) station. Next, take the 87 bus from Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons) station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

87min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
    ID 345025
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    M1 SHUTTLE
    Menlo Commons
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons)
    ID 346610
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Atherton to Portola Valley by bus via 86 and 87

To get from Atherton to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 86 bus from Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd station to Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave station. Next, take the 87 bus from Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

117min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Menlo Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Atherton to Portola Valley

The distance between Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Portola Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 14.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Portola Valley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave.

Train stations close to Atherton:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
  • Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd
  • Middlefield Rd & Ringwood Ave

Public transit stations close to Portola Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Portola Valley is located at Portola Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr.

Bus stations close to Portola Valley:

  • Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr

Alternative route from Atherton to Portola Valley by bus via 86 and 87

To get from Atherton to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 86 bus from Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd station to Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave station. Next, take the 87 bus from Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

117min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Menlo Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Portola Valley?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line M1 SHUTTLE, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Atherton to Portola Valley?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Atherton to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The M1 SHUTTLE bus line goes from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station near Atherton to Menlo Commons station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Menlo Commons station near Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Atherton to get to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the M1 SHUTTLE bus from the Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave stop near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Atherton and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Menlo Commons stop, which is closest to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Atherton to Portola Valley?

    The ride from Atherton to Portola Valley costs $2.05.

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