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Compare bus and flight for Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price |
12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $141 (€112).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $141 (€113).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Train takes on average 12h 6m.
Compare prices and tickets Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $141 (€113) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (525 km) distance in 12h 6m.
Distance 326 miles (525 km) |
Average train duration 12h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€113) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 12h 6m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Caltrain from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsCaltrain trains will get you between Redwood City, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $49 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Caltrain
FAQs: Trains from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Redwood City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
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