What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Castro Valley via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Castro Valley?

The distance between Redwood City and Castro Valley is 48 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 48m and costs $12 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Redwood City to Castro Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Castro Valley train from?

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

Where does the Redwood City to Castro Valley train arrive?

Redwood City to Castro Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Castro Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Castro Valley is 24 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Redwood City to Castro Valley.

Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

There are 304+ hotels available in Castro Valley.

Redwood City to Castro Valley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, and bus

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Castro Valleysubway Blue-N
1h 48m
$13–17
Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Redwood City to Castro Valleycar 23.6 mi
28 min
$5–7
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 10m
$10–16
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Castro Valleysubway Blue-N
2h 50m
$9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Castro Valleytaxi 23.6 mi
28 min
$85–110

Redwood City to Castro Valley by train, tram, and subway

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Distance: 48.2 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Redwood City to Castro Valley. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Castro Valley. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Hayward Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 10m.

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