How to get from San Francisco to Redwood City by bus?

By bus

To get from San Francisco to Redwood City in Redwood City, take the N OWL bus from Market St & 7th St station to Townsend St & 5th St station. Next, take the FLIXBUS N2002 bus from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station to Redwood City Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N OWLN OWL
Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
Walk to Redwood City
Leaves from Market St & 7th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 7th St
    ID 15650
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N OWLN OWL
    Wait for bus
    N OWL
    Fourth St + Townsend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 5th St
    ID 17957
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2002
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Station
    ID 0RY
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Redwood City
    Walk to
    Redwood City
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397

Take one direct bus from San Francisco to Redwood City in Redwood City: take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

101min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Walk to Redwood City
Leaves from Mission St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    97 min
  • 4
    Walk to Redwood City
    Walk to
    Redwood City
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Redwood City

The distance between San Francisco, Redwood City and Redwood City, Redwood City is approximately 28.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Redwood City by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Redwood City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Redwood City and the nearest public transit station is Market St & Hyde St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Market St & Hyde St
  • Market St & 8th St
  • Hyde St & Grove St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • Powell St & Market St

Public transit stations close to Redwood City, Redwood City

Redwood City is located at Redwood City, Redwood City and the nearest public transit station is Redwood City Caltrain-Bay.

Train stations close to Redwood City:

  • Redwood City
  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397

Take one direct bus from San Francisco to Redwood City in Redwood City: take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

101min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Walk to Redwood City
Leaves from Mission St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    97 min
  • 4
    Walk to Redwood City
    Walk to
    Redwood City
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line N OWL, Bus line FLIXBUS N2002.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Redwood City?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Redwood City?

    The N OWL bus line goes from Market St & 7th St station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Fourth St + Townsend station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fourth St + Townsend station near Redwood City in Redwood City.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Redwood City in Redwood City by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the N OWL bus from the Market St & 7th St stop near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fourth St + Townsend stop, which is closest to Redwood City in Redwood City.

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