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

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to San Jose is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to San Jose is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $7.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to San Jose?

The distance between Redwood City and San Jose is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8.

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

The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Redwood City to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Redwood City to San Jose?

The best way to get from Redwood City to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Redwood City to San Jose bus arrive?

Redwood City to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Redwood City to San Jose train arrive?

Redwood City to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to San Jose is 23 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Redwood City to San Jose.

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

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

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Redwood City to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 22 bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
35 min
$6–8
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
2h 3m
$4–7
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to San Josecar 23.1 mi
25 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to San Josetaxi 23.1 mi
25 min
$80–100

Redwood City to San Jose by train

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Distance: 21.6 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 2h 3m.

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