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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Emeryville is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Emeryville is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Emeryville?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at 40th @ Hollis WB via MacArthur BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Emeryville?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at MacArthur via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Foster City to Emeryville?

The distance between Foster City and Emeryville is 37 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Emeryville without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $5 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Foster City to Emeryville, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Foster City to Emeryville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Foster City to Emeryville train arrive?

Foster City to Emeryville train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Emeryville?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Emeryville is 30 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Foster City to Emeryville.

Where can I stay near Emeryville?

There are 728+ hotels available in Emeryville.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Emeryville 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 48m
$6–8
BART
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to MacArthursubway Red-N / ...
1h 50m
$17–21
Drive 30 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Emeryvillecar 30 mi
33 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Emeryvilletaxi 30 mi
33 min
$110–140
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 MacArthursubway
3. Take the bus from MacArthur BART Station to Hollis @ 45th SBbus
2h 45m
$9–12

Foster City to Emeryville by bus, foot, and subway

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Emeryville, 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 MacArthur every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 54 min.

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