What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Silicon Valley?

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.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Redwood City and Silicon Valley is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Silicon Valley bus from?

Redwood City to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave station.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Silicon Valley train from?

Redwood City to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Redwood City to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Redwood City to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Redwood City to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Silicon Valley is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Redwood City to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 500+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Redwood City to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and taxi

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
7 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
27 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Silicon Valleytaxi 5.9 mi
12 min
$23–28
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Silicon Valleycar 5.9 mi
12 min
$2

Redwood City to Silicon Valley by train

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 7 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.

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