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

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Oakland is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Oakland is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Oakland. 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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Oakland. 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 Oakland?

The distance between Redwood City and Oakland is 36 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Redwood City to Oakland, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Redwood City to Oakland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Redwood City to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redwood City to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Oakland is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Redwood City to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Redwood City to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 9m
$5–8
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 34.8 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Oaklandcar 34.8 mi
38 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Oaklandtaxi 34.8 mi
38 min
$120–160
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
$6–10

Redwood City to Oakland by bus and subway

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 52 min.

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