How to get from Redwood City to Alto by bus?

From Redwood City to Alto by bus

To get from Redwood City to Alto 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 SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARIN AIRPORTER bus and finally take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 7171
Walk to Alto
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
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40170
    1 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Redwood City to Alto by bus via 397 and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Redwood City to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 397 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from Terminal 3 station to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to Alto
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
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Redwood City to Alto

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 41.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City to Alto 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 Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad.

Train stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
  • Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr

Ferry stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Redwood City to Alto by bus via 397 and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Redwood City to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 397 bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from Terminal 3 station to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to Alto
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
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 71.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Redwood City to Alto?

    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 Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Redwood City in Redwood City and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    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 Alto?

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

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