What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway at Maple St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to San Francisco?

The distance between Redwood City and San Francisco is 25 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to San Francisco?

The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to San Francisco bus from?

Redwood City to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Broadway at Maple St station.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to San Francisco train from?

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

Train or bus from Redwood City to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Redwood City to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Redwood City to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Where does the Redwood City to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redwood City to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to San Francisco is 27 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Redwood City to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 797+ hotels available in San Francisco.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
43 min
$6–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway at Maple St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
56 min
$3–4
Drive 26.5 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to San Franciscocar 26.5 mi
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to San Franciscotaxi 26.5 mi
30 min
$95–120
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
2h 26m
$4–7

Redwood City to San Francisco by train

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Distance: 25.3 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Broadway at Maple St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 56 min.

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