There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Palo Alto by train, bus, taxi, 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
best- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
10 min$4–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
27 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Redwood City to Palo Altotaxi 6.6 mi
13 min$25–31Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Palo Altocar 6.6 mi
13 min$2
Redwood City to Palo Alto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $4 - $5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Redwood City and Palo Alto is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $4 - $5.
The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Redwood City to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave station.
Redwood City to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 10 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 27 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–5
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $25–31
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Redwood City to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Redwood City to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Palo Alto is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Redwood City to Palo Alto.
There are 464+ hotels available in Palo Alto.