What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Alameda is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Alameda is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Alameda. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Foster City to Alameda?

The distance between Foster City and Alameda is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Alameda?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Foster City to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Alameda bus from?

Foster City to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Alameda train from?

Foster City to Alameda train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Foster City to Alameda bus arrive?

Foster City to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 station.

Where does the Foster City to Alameda train arrive?

Foster City to Alameda train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Alameda is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Foster City to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 774+ hotels available in Alameda.

Foster City to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Alameda by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
1h 15m
$5–8
BART
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 45m
$17–21
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Alamedacar 26 mi
29 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Alamedataxi 26 mi
29 min
$95–120
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
1h 58m
$8–12

Foster City to Alameda by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, BART operates a subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 49 min.

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