The journey to Palo Alto from Redwood City takes just 7 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Redwood City at 00:54.

Caltrain schedule

Caltrain operates between Redwood City and Palo Alto 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 52
Shortest trip 7 minutes
First departure 00:54
Last departure 23:52

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Redwood City, CA and Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Redwood City to Palo Alto, departing as early as 00:54.

  • How long is the bus trip from Redwood City to Palo Alto?

    The fastest bus to Palo Alto from Redwood City takes 7 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Palo Alto, CA from Redwood City, CA?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Redwood City and Palo Alto?

    Caltrain run buses to Palo Alto from Redwood City.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Redwood City to Palo Alto?

    The first bus to Palo Alto from Redwood City leaves at 00:54. The journey takes 7 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Palo Alto from Redwood City?

    The last bus leaves Redwood City at 23:52, arriving into Palo Alto at 23:51. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
East Palo Alto
  • Weekdays
46 minutes 1.9 miles
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  • Weekdays
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  • Daily
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Millbrae
  • Daily
25 minutes 17 miles
Mountain View
  • Daily
7 minutes 5.0 miles
San Bruno
  • Daily
32 minutes 20 miles
San Francisco
  • Daily
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