Best way to get from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA
Find the best ways to travel from Milpitas CA to Redwood City CA. You can also request a ride directly in the app at the tap of a button.
Transportation options
Uber: Request an Uber ride from Milpitas to Redwood City. The journey covers approximately 23 miles and takes around 34 minutes. The estimated price is $41.
Public transportation: Take the VTA Light Rail from Milpitas to Mountain View, then transfer to Caltrain heading towards San Francisco and disembark at Redwood City. The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of about 40 miles. The estimated price is $10.
Private bus: Utilize a private bus service from Milpitas to Redwood City. The journey typically takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 35 miles. The estimated price is $15.
Note: The travel times and costs are approximate and subject to change depending on traffic conditions and other factors. Updated June, 2025.
Reserve a ride in advance to Redwood City, CA
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Getting from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA
When you ride with Uber on your next trip from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA, you’ve got choices. Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, find a ride option that fits your needs and budget. If you like to plan ahead, consider scheduling a ride to Redwood City, CA in advance. Or you can request a ride on demand from Milpitas, CA in the Uber app.
The route your driver takes might depend on the time of day and other factors, like traffic and how many other riders are making requests. You can have a stress-free ride knowing that the Uber app will suggest the most efficient route to your driver.
Average Travel Time
34 minutes
Average Route Price
$41
Average Route Distance
23 miles
How to get from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA
Compare ride options getting from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA. Check the Uber app for current prices and travel options available.
UberX
Affordable rides, all to yourself
$41
Uber Electric
Sustainable rides in electric vehicles
$35
UberXL
Affordable rides for groups up to 6
$51
Prices shown are for illustration purposes only and are based on average prices for the ride option shown from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA for the past 12 months. They do not represent fixed or guaranteed prices.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Uber available at Milpitas, CA?
The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from Milpitas, CA anytime, 24/7.
- How much does it cost to get from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA?
The average price for this trip is $41. Open the Uber app and input Redwood City, CA in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.
- What is the most affordable ride option on the Uber app from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA?
The most affordable ride choice from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA is Green.
- How long does it take to get from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA?
The average duration for this ride is 34 minutes. Before a trip starts, your app gives an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for when your driver is likely to arrive at Milpitas, CA. After your trip starts, your app provides an ETA for when you are likely to arrive at Redwood City, CA. Please note: ETAs are not guaranteed; various factors like heavy traffic or road construction could affect travel time.
- Can I schedule trips in advance on the Uber app from Milpitas, CA?
If Uber Reserve is an option in the Uber app at Milpitas, CA, you can request a ride from Milpitas, CA anywhere from 2 hours to 90 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Uber’s ride-scheduling technology and Uber Reserve can help you be on time.
- Can I rent a car with Uber to drive from Milpitas, CA to Redwood City, CA?
Check in the Uber app to see if car rentals are available at Milpitas, CA. If you see the Rent icon, you can complete your reservation using the Uber app. Then you can rent a car and drive yourself to Redwood City, CA. To get more details, go to uber.com/u/uber-rent.
The data presented on this page represents historical average prices, durations, and distances for routes. Actual prices, durations, and distances may vary based on factors such as location, traffic conditions, and other variables. Information provided here is for reference purposes only and should not be considered as binding.
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