What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Alameda is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Alameda is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Winslow St & Broadway St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Alameda?

The distance between Redwood City and Alameda is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Alameda?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Redwood City to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Alameda bus from?

Redwood City to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Winslow St & Broadway St station.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Alameda train from?

Redwood City to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Redwood City to Alameda bus arrive?

Redwood City to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Redwood City to Alameda train arrive?

Redwood City to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Alameda is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Redwood City to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 808+ hotels available in Alameda.

Redwood City to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to Alameda by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 1m
$4–6
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 24m
$16–20
Drive 33.2 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Alamedacar 33.2 mi
38 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Alamedataxi 33.2 mi
38 min
$120–150
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
1h 58m
$6–9

Redwood City to Alameda by bus and subway

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Distance: 34.3 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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