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How to get fromFoster City to Athertonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Foster City to Atherton by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 251 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    55 min
    $7–11

  2. Drive 9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Foster City to Athertoncar car 9.9 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Athertontaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    14 min
    $35–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to El Camino Real & Isabella Avebus bus Ecr
    1h 4m
    $4–5

Foster City to Atherton by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to El Camino Real & Isabella Ave via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station and El Camino Real & 27th Ave in around 1h 4m.

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