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How to get fromSan Ramon to Silicon Valleyby subway, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Ramon to Silicon Valley by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. BART, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to EmbarcaderosubwayYellow-S
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain SouthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    2h 29m
    $15–20
  2. Drive 30.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ramon to Silicon Valleycar30.9 mi
    45 min
    $6–9
  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San BrunosubwayYellow-S
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1busEcr
    3h 42m
    $10–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Ramon to Silicon Valleytaxi30.9 mi
    45 min
    $110–140

San Ramon to Silicon Valley by bus, subway, tram, and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Ramon, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Ramon to Silicon Valley. However, you can take the bus to Walnut Creek BART, walk to Walnut Creek, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ramon Valley Blvd and Fostoria Way to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Walnut Creek BART, Walnut Creek, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 42m.

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