How to get from South San Francisco to Portola Valley by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco Caltrain 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

154min$9.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
Bus - 8787
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    M1 SHUTTLE
    Menlo Commons
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz Ave & Palo Alto Way (Menlo Commons)
    ID 346610
    28 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL, 86 and 87

To get from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco Caltrain 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

214min$9.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    43 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 South San Francisco to Portola Valley

The distance between South San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Portola Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 30.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco to Portola Valley by bus and train, 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 South San Francisco

South San Francisco is located at South San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Airport Blvd & Baden Ave.

BART stations close to South San Francisco:

  • San Bruno

Train stations close to South San Francisco:

  • South San Francisco Caltrain
  • San Bruno

Bus stations close to South San Francisco:

  • Airport Blvd & Baden Ave
  • Grand Ave & Airport Blvd
  • Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave

Ferry stations close to South San Francisco:

  • South San Francisco Ferry Terminal

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

Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL, 86 and 87

To get from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco Caltrain 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

214min$9.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    43 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 South San Francisco to Portola Valley?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line M1 SHUTTLE, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South San Francisco to Portola Valley?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco 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 34 min.

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

    The LOCAL train line goes from South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco and Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL train from the South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Portola Valley?

    The ride from South San Francisco to Portola Valley costs $9.75.

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