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

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Colma is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Colma is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Colma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Colma?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Colma. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Colma via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to Colma?

The distance between Redwood City and Colma is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Colma without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 51 min and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Redwood City to Colma, including transfers.

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

Redwood City to Colma bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave station.

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

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

Where does the Redwood City to Colma bus arrive?

Redwood City to Colma bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station.

Where does the Redwood City to Colma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redwood City to Colma?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Colma is 20 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Redwood City to Colma.

Where can I stay near Colma?

There are 701+ hotels available in Colma.

Redwood City to Colma - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Colmasubway Red-N / ...
51 min
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
1h 27m
$2–4
Drive 20 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Colmacar 20 mi
23 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Colmataxi 20 mi
23 min
$75–90

Redwood City to Colma by train and subway

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51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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