There are 5 ways to get from California to Redwood City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 34 bus, fly, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 19mBus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
11h 34m$51–70Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 20m$57–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 45m$239–365Drive 361.6 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Redwood Citycar 361.6 mi
6h 6m$66–96
California to Redwood City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Redwood City is to bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 which costs $50 - $70 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from California to Redwood City is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Redwood City station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Redwood City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Redwood City Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between California and Redwood City is 183 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from California to Redwood City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from California to Redwood City, including transfers.
California to Redwood City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Redwood City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Redwood City is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Redwood City, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 621 7433
- Website
- Fresno Area Express
Bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Fresno Area Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $50–60
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Booking & Getting There
California to Redwood City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
California to Redwood City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Redwood City is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from California to Redwood City.
There are 437+ hotels available in Redwood City.