How to get from San Mateo to Portola Valley by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from San Mateo to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from Hayward Park station to Palo Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 SHUTTLE bus and finally 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationHayward Park0.56 mi • 12 min
- 2Wait for trainLOCALSan Jose Diridon
- 3Ride to train stationPalo AltoID palo_alto25 min
- 4Walk to bus stationPalo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma)50 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for busM1 SHUTTLEMenlo Commons
- 6Ride to bus stationSanta Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons)ID 34661028 min
- 7Wait for bus87Portola Valley
- 8Ride to bus stationAlpine Rd & Golden OAK DrID 32251913 min
Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL, 86 and 87
To get from San Mateo to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from Hayward Park 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationHayward Park0.56 mi • 12 min
- 2Wait for trainLOCALTamien
- 3Ride to train stationMenlo ParkID menlo_park22 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrill St & Santa Cruz Ave80 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus86Menlo Park
- 6Ride to bus stationAlameda De Las Pulgas & Avy AveID 34600215 min
- 7Wait for bus87Portola Valley
- 8Ride to bus stationAlpine Rd & Golden OAK DrID 32251915 min
Public transit directions from San Mateo to Portola Valley
Public transit stations close to San Mateo
San Mateo is located at San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 800/900 Concar Dr.
Train stations close to San Mateo:
- Hayward Park
- Hillsdale
- San Mateo
Bus stations close to San Mateo:
- 800/900 Concar Dr
- S Grant St & Concar Dr
- 1700 S. Amphlett Blvd
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
- Millbrae to Portola Valley
- Palo Alto to Portola Valley
- San Mateo to San Juan Bautista
- San Mateo to Cloverdale
- San Mateo to Foster City
- San Mateo to Fulton
- San Mateo to Highlands-Baywood Park
- San Mateo to Newark
- San Mateo to West Menlo Park
- San Mateo to Mission, Sf
- Mission St & 1st St to San Mateo
- Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to San Mateo
- San Miguel to Alamo
- San Miguel to Burbank
- San Miguel to Castle Hill
- San Miguel to Contra Costa Centre
- San Miguel to Kentfield
- San Miguel to Menlo Park
- San Miguel to Mill Valley
- San Miguel to Saranap
Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL, 86 and 87
To get from San Mateo to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from Hayward Park 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationHayward Park0.56 mi • 12 min
- 2Wait for trainLOCALTamien
- 3Ride to train stationMenlo ParkID menlo_park22 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrill St & Santa Cruz Ave80 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus86Menlo Park
- 6Ride to bus stationAlameda De Las Pulgas & Avy AveID 34600215 min
- 7Wait for bus87Portola Valley
- 8Ride to bus stationAlpine Rd & Golden OAK DrID 32251915 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Portola Valley?
The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line M1 SHUTTLE, Bus line 87.
What is the alternative route to get from San Mateo to Portola Valley?
The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.
Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.
Which train line goes from San Mateo to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
The LOCAL train line goes from Hayward Park station near San Mateo to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Jose Diridon station near Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA
How long does it take to travel from San Mateo to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?
The total travel time between San Mateo and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.
Where do I get on the train near San Mateo to get to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
Get on the LOCAL train from the Hayward Park station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
How much is the train fare from San Mateo to Portola Valley?
The ride from San Mateo to Portola Valley costs $7.50.