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How to get fromLos Angeles to Redwood Cityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Redwood City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 37m
    $95–210

  2. Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    12h 4m
    $54–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 20m
    $58–107

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 45m
    $143–287

  5. Drive 361.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Redwood Citycar car 361.6 mi
    6h 6m
    $66–96

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 34m
    $199–826

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 57m
    $116–623

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 54m
    $505–769

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 47m
    $351–1,432

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 44m
    $200–678

Los Angeles to Redwood City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Redwood City, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 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 $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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