What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to El Cerrito?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to El Cerrito is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to El Cerrito?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to El Cerrito is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to El Cerrito station. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte Station via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Foster City to El Cerrito?

The distance between Foster City and El Cerrito is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to El Cerrito without a car is to BART which takes 2h 7m and costs $17 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to El Cerrito?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Foster City to El Cerrito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to El Cerrito bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Foster City to El Cerrito train from?

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

Where does the Foster City to El Cerrito bus arrive?

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

Where does the Foster City to El Cerrito train arrive?

Foster City to El Cerrito train services, operated by BART, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte station.

Can I drive from Foster City to El Cerrito?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to El Cerrito is 35 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Foster City to El Cerrito.

Where can I stay near El Cerrito?

There are 748+ hotels available in El Cerrito.

Foster City to El Cerrito - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Foster City to El Cerrito by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Red-N
2h 7m
$18–23
Drive 34.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to El Cerritocar 34.9 mi
41 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Hercules Transit Center to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus J / ...
3h 20m
$10–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to El Cerritotaxi 34.9 mi
41 min
$120–160

Foster City to El Cerrito by bus, train, and subway

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

BART operates a subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Norte every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to El Cerrito del Norte Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, and Hercules Transit Center in around 3h 20m.

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