How to get from Redwood City to Portola Valley by bus?

By bus

To get from Redwood City to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 278 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd station. Next, take the 87 bus from Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

61min$2.05
Bus - 278278
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Cañada College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd
    ID 344026
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave
    ID 344010
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Redwood City to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from Redwood City station to Menlo Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally 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 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

154min$7.50
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Menlo Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 8
    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 Redwood City to Portola Valley

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Portola Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 9.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City 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 Redwood City

Redwood City is located at Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & Winklebleck St.

Train stations close to Redwood City:

  • Redwood City
  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

  • El Camino Real & Winklebleck St
  • Marshall St & Main St
  • Jefferson Ave & Marshall St

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Redwood City to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from Redwood City station to Menlo Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally 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 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

154min$7.50
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Menlo Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 8
    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 Redwood City to Portola Valley?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 278, Bus line 87.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Redwood City 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 1 min.

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

    The 278 bus line goes from Cañada College station near Redwood City to Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd station near Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

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

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

    Get on the 278 bus from the Cañada College stop near Redwood City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd stop, which is closest to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Redwood City to Portola Valley costs $2.05.

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