How to get from Redwood City to Alameda by bus?

By bus

To get from Redwood City to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

217min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St
    ID 53335
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Willie Stargell Av
    ID 50541
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 1T

To get from Redwood City to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 1T bus from 14th Street SB station to Harrison SB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

204min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55503
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th Street SB
    ID 52583
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1T
    Wait for bus
    1T
    San Leandro BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison SB
    ID 52591
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    2.39 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Redwood City to Alameda

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 44.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City to Alameda by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Redwood City

Redwood City is located at Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Winslow St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Redwood City:

  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

  • Winslow St & Broadway St
  • Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
  • Redwood City Caltrain Station

Public transit stations close to Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Midway Av & Orion St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • West Oakland

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 1T

To get from Redwood City to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 1T bus from 14th Street SB station to Harrison SB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

204min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 1T1T
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55503
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th Street SB
    ID 52583
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1T
    Wait for bus
    1T
    San Leandro BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison SB
    ID 52591
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    2.39 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 851.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Redwood City to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 1T.

  • Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Redwood City to Alameda?

    The 397 bus line goes from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station near Redwood City in Redwood City to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Redwood City to Alameda by bus?

    The total travel time between Redwood City in Redwood City and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Redwood City to get to Alameda?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Redwood City Caltrain-Bay stop near Redwood City in Redwood City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Redwood City and Alameda?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Redwood City to Alameda?

    The ride from Redwood City to Alameda costs $8.05.

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