Portola Valley, CA is a rural town in San Mateo County located in the Bay Area. The city is known for its beautiful landscape and abundant outdoor activities. It provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco but still has access to all the necessary amenities. Despite its rural nature, Portola Valley offers numerous public transportation options to get around town or take trips beyond. The SamTrans bus system runs routes through Portola Valley with stops at Palo Alto Transit Center, Redwood City Transit Center, Menlo Park Caltrain Station and Stanford Shopping Center. There are also several local shuttles that run through the city providing easy access between towns within San Mateo County. Additionally, there is a Caltrain station in nearby Atherton which provides connections to other cities throughout California as well as Amtrak connection from Emeryville Station. With ample transportation options available, getting around Portola Valley has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portola Valley takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portola Valley get to work:
- 71.5% drive their own car alone
- 4.4% carpool with others
- 18.9% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit