Overview

Getting to Cañada College is simple. Choose SamTrans buses that serve campus throughout the week, or review driving and parking options below. Compare transportation options by cost, eligibility, and how to get started.

Driving to Cañada College and Parking

Public Transportation Options

SamTrans bus 278 driving on a campus roadway.

Way2Go

  • Cost: Free
  • Eligibility: Must be enrolled in at least 1 unit within SMCCCD

Unlimited SamTrans Bus Pass - Unlimited rides on all SamTrans bus routes using a Clipper Card.

Apply for Way2Go Bus Pass

Ride plus van with SamTrans branding and colors parked next to a sidewalk

Ride Plus

  • Cost: Same cost as a regular SamTrans bus ride
  • Eligibility: Open to the public

SamTrans On-Demand Service - App-based, shared ride service operated by SamTrans in Half Moon Bay/‌El Granada and East Palo Alto/‌Belle Haven.

Students getting on a SamTrans bus at the campus bus stop

SamTrans Bus

  • Cost: Standard SamTrans fare (or free with Way2Go pass)
  • Eligibility: Open to the public

Fixed bus routes connecting Cañada College with Redwood City and Caltrain. Key route to campus: 278.

Caltrain train stopped at a train station

Caltrain

  • Cost: Standard Caltrain fare
  • Eligibility: Open to the public

The closest Caltrain stop to Cañada College is the Redwood City Station.

Program-Specific Transportation Resources

The following programs provide dedicated transportation resources:

Free College

Under the Free College program, you may qualify for additional transportation support.

Learn more about Free College Transportation Support.

EOPS

Visit the EOPS website

  • Eligibility: Must be up to date with EOPS requirements: 3 counseling appointments, turn in progress report, and have not have 2 no shows (if so, needs to meet with the Dean). Can receive the assistance on a monthly basis
  • Amount: Various depending on budget
  • Contact: Jose Romero, romero@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3465

CalWORKs (TANF Fund)

Visit the CalWORKs website

  • Eligibility: Parent(s) and child must be CalWORKs/TANF recipients and receiving cash assistance from the County.
  • Amount: $50 gas card per monthly workshop attended.
  • Contact: Sarah Aranyakul, aranyakuls@smccd.edu, (650) 381-3529

Promise

Visit the Promise website

  • Eligibility: Intent to earn a degree or certificate, apply to financial aid annually, commit to being a full-time student (12+ units) (If you cannot be a full- time student, choose our part-time pathway
  • Amount: If students complete the workshop requirement they can get $50 for a Transportation Card. Students can choose: Bus Pass, Gas Card, Uber Card
  • Contact: Claudia Vazquez, vazquezibarrac@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3383

CARE

Visit the CARE website

  • Eligibility: Must be up to date with EOPS/CARE requirements: 3 counseling appointments, turn in progress report, and have not had 2 no shows (if so, needs to meet with the Dean). Can receive assistance on a monthly basis
  • Amount: Various depending on budget
  • Contact: Jose Romero, romero@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3465

NextUp/FYSI

Visit the NextUp/FYSI website

  • Eligibility: Meet with NextUp staff
  • Amount: Various depending on budget
  • Contact: Miriam Mosqueda, mosquedam@smccd.edu, (650) 381-2258

Local Updates

Go Card Program

The Go Card Program helps cover transportation costs for qualifying San Mateo County residents. Eligible participants receive a $200 prepaid card to be spent on qualifying transportation purchases.

Check Eligibility and Apply