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How to get fromFoster City to Californiaby bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Foster City to California by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3h 21m
    $426–622

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    10h 14m
    $53–72

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    9h 20m
    $59–106

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 59m
    $239–371

  5. Drive  366.8 mi

    1. Drive from Foster City to Los Angelescar car 366.8 mi
    6h 11m
    $67–97

  6. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    4. Take the bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIEbus bus
    4h 34m

Foster City to California by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Los Angeles via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 1st / Los Angeles via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, and Main / College in around 10h 14m.

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