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

From Portola Valley to San Francisco by bus and train

To get from Portola Valley to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station to Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 278 bus and finally take the LTD 4 train from Redwood City station to San Francisco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

98min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 278278
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322002
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Woodside High
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave
    ID 344011
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodside Rd & Alameda De Las Pulgas
    ID 344643
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portola Valley to San Francisco

The distance between Portola Valley, Soma, Sf and San Francisco, Soma, Sf is approximately 35.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portola Valley to San Francisco by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soma, Sf – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco, Soma, Sf

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Soma, Sf and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Townsend St.

Train stations close to San Francisco:

  • San Francisco

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • 4th St & Townsend St
  • 5th St & Brannan St
  • Berry Street and 5th Street

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 278, Bus line LTD 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portola Valley and San Francisco?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portola Valley to San Francisco?

    The 87 bus line goes from Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station near Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Woodside High station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Woodside High station near San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portola Valley to San Francisco by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Francisco in Soma, Sf by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portola Valley to get to San Francisco?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr stop near Portola Valley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portola Valley and San Francisco?

    Get off the bus at the Woodside High station, which is closest to San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portola Valley to San Francisco?

    The ride from Portola Valley to San Francisco costs $4.75.