What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City is to Caltrain which takes 11 min and costs $4 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Redwood City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at El Camino Real & Winklebleck St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Redwood City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Redwood City Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

The distance between Palo Alto and Redwood City is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Redwood City without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City without a car is to Caltrain which takes 11 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Redwood City bus from?

Palo Alto to Redwood City bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Redwood City train from?

Palo Alto to Redwood City train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City is to Caltrain which takes 11 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Palo Alto to Redwood City bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Redwood City bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Winklebleck St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Redwood City train arrive?

Palo Alto to Redwood City train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Redwood City Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Redwood City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Redwood City is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Palo Alto to Redwood City.

Where can I stay near Redwood City?

There are 432+ hotels available in Redwood City.

Palo Alto to Redwood City - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Redwood City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
11 min
$4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Winklebleck Stbus Ecr / ...
20 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Redwood Citytaxi 6.6 mi
13 min
$25–31
Drive 6.6 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Redwood Citycar 6.6 mi
13 min
$2

Palo Alto to Redwood City by train

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Winklebleck St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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