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How to get fromRedwood City to San Ysidroby train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Redwood City to San Ysidro by train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, tram

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    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 48m
    $77–267

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 33m
    $78–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h
    $173–385

  4. Drive 494.6 mi

    1. Drive from Redwood City to San Ysidrocar car 494.6 mi
    8h 23m
    $91–131

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 59m
    $83–530

  6. Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5. Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram tram
    5h 55m
    $93–298

  7. Bus via Palo Alto Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 41m
    $96–132

Redwood City to San Ysidro by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Beyer Blvd Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 17h.

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