How to get from Redwood City to Oakland by BART and train?

From Redwood City to Oakland by BART and train

To get from Redwood City to Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LIMITED train from Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, take the RED BART from Millbrae station to 19th Street Oakland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

74min$10.55
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    15 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    19th Street Oakland
    ID 900209
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Redwood City to Oakland by BART and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and RED

To get from Redwood City to Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, take the RED BART from Millbrae station to 19th Street Oakland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

89min$10.55
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    21 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    19th Street Oakland
    ID 900209
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Redwood City to Oakland

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Oakland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 37.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City to Oakland by BART and train, 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 Redwood City Caltrain-Bay.

Train stations close to Redwood City:

  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

  • Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
  • El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave
  • El Camino Real & Winklebleck St

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

Oakland is located at Oakland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 17th St.

BART stations close to Oakland:

  • 12th Street / Oakland City Center
  • Lake Merritt
  • 19th St. Oakland

Bus stations close to Oakland:

  • Broadway & 17th St
  • Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
  • Broadway & 19th St (19th St BART)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Redwood City to Oakland by BART and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and RED

To get from Redwood City to Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, take the RED BART from Millbrae station to 19th Street Oakland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

89min$10.55
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    21 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    19th Street Oakland
    ID 900209
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Oakland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Redwood City to Oakland?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near Redwood City in Redwood City to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Millbrae station near Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Redwood City to Oakland by train and BART?

    The total travel time between Redwood City in Redwood City and Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and BART is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Redwood City to get to Oakland?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near Redwood City in Redwood City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Redwood City and Oakland?

    Get off the train at the Millbrae station, which is closest to Oakland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Redwood City to Oakland?

    The ride from Redwood City to Oakland costs $10.55.

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