Redwood City is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 1 distinct intercity or commuter rail service. Combined, these services connect Redwood City directly to dozens of cities across California and the wider West region without a transfer, and indirectly to almost any address on the U.S. passenger rail network.
City Rail Profile
- State
- California
- Region
- West
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 1
- Origin–destination pairs
- 6 catalogued
Stations in Redwood City
Each rail facility in Redwood City is listed below. Larger union stations typically host several services and offer staffed ticket windows, checked baggage, and accessible boarding; smaller intermediate stations may be platform-only with online ticketing.
Services calling at Redwood City
The following passenger rail services include at least one Redwood City stop in their published timetable. Mix of intercity, regional, and commuter service depends on the city's position in the national network — gateway cities such as those served by long-distance routes appear alongside corridor and commuter services.
| Route | Type | Operator | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caltrain | Commuter Rail | Peninsula Corridor JPB | 77 mi |
Where you can travel from Redwood City
Catalogued one-seat trips departing from or arriving at Redwood City. Each pair links to a full trip-planning page with travel time, fare range, and route guide.
| From | To | Route | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | Redwood City | Caltrain | 22m | $8 – $13 |
| Redwood City | Palo Alto | Caltrain | 22m | $8 – $13 |
| San Jose | Redwood City | Caltrain | 57m | $8 – $13 |
| Redwood City | Santa Clara | Caltrain | 57m | $8 – $13 |
| San Francisco 4th King | Redwood City | Caltrain | 45m | $8 – $13 |
| Redwood City | Sunnyvale | Caltrain | 45m | $8 – $13 |
Travel context for Redwood City
Within California, Redwood City is one of 47 rail-served cities our index tracks. The wider West region anchors 10 services through this state alone, with onward connections nationally. Travelers planning longer trips usually transfer at the nearest hub city; for Redwood City that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the California state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page, with distance and frequency for quick comparison. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Redwood City, visit the operating carrier directly using the operator links in the table above. Larger stations typically have a staffed ticket window during scheduled train hours; smaller stations may require online ticketing in advance of arrival. For the latest accessibility and amenities information at each facility, follow the station link in the list above.
For trip planning across multiple cities or operators, see the RailRover guides on buying tickets, connecting Thruway buses, and group and multi-ride passes. Travelers using Redwood City as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.