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

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Albany is to bus and BART which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Albany is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Albany. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at El Cerrito Plaza via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Albany?

The distance between Redwood City and Albany is 42 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Albany without a car is to bus and BART which takes 1h 33m and costs $5 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Redwood City to Albany, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Redwood City to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redwood City to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Albany is 38 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Redwood City to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 672+ hotels available in Albany.

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

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

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 33m
$6–9
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Plazasubway Red-N
1h 43m
$17–21
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Albanycar 38 mi
44 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Albanytaxi 38 mi
44 min
$140–170
Bus, BART via Millbrae
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to North Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 17m
$14–18

Redwood City to Albany by bus and subway

29Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Redwood City to Albany. However, you can take the bus to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to North Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to El Cerrito Plaza via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound and Millbrae in around 1h 43m.

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