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How to get from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley by bus?

By bus

To get from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from E Blithedale Av & Hill St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Lytton Av:Kipling St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

372min$10.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 101101
Bus - 397397
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from E Blithedale Av & Hill St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Blithedale Av & Hill St
    ID 40141
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael via Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lytton Av:Kipling St
    136 min
  • 9
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley

The distance between Mill Valley, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is approximately 65.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 372 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mill Valley

Mill Valley is located at Sunnyside Avenue, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Sunnyside Av & Miller Av.

Bus stations close to Mill Valley:

  • Sunnyside Av & Miller Av
  • Sunnyside Ave & Miller Ave
  • Miller Ave & Sunnyside Ave

Public transit stations close to Silicon Valley, Palo Alto

Silicon Valley is located at Addison Avenue, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Waverley & Homer (E).

Train stations close to Silicon Valley:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Silicon Valley:

  • Waverley & Homer (E)
  • Waverley & Homer (W)
  • Channing & Webster (N)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley?

    The fastest way takes 372 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 101, Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Silicon Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley?

    The 17 bus line goes from E Blithedale Av & Hill St station near Mill Valley in Mill Valley to San Rafael via Larkspur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Rafael via Larkspur station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley by bus?

    The total travel time between Mill Valley in Mill Valley and Silicon Valley in Palo Alto by bus is about 6 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mill Valley to get to Silicon Valley?

    Get on the 17 bus from the E Blithedale Av & Hill St stop near Mill Valley in Mill Valley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mill Valley and Silicon Valley?

    Get off the bus at the San Rafael via Larkspur stop, which is closest to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley?

    The ride from Mill Valley to Silicon Valley costs $10.25.

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