There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to California by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 8m$465–771Bus via San Jose
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
7h 57m$54–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 20m$136–287Drive 361.2 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Los Angelescar 361.2 mi
6h 6m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
10h 35m
Redwood City to California by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to California is to bus via San Jose which costs $50 - $70 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to California is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $460 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to California. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Redwood City and California is 112 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to California without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 57m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Redwood City to California, including transfers.
Redwood City to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Redwood City to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Redwood City to California is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 57m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and California, USA?
Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Redwood City to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
Redwood City to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to California is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Redwood City to California.
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