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How to get fromMonterey to Redwood Cityby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Redwood City by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 48m
    $28–40

  2. Drive 87 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Redwood Citycar car 87 mi
    1h 42m
    $16–23

  3. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 16m
    $30–56

  4. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 55m
    $205–570

  5. Shuttle, line 22 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    3h 50m
    $56–67

Monterey to Redwood City by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Redwood City. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 16m.

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