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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Hayward is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Hayward is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Hayward?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hayward via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Foster City to Hayward?

The distance between Foster City and Hayward is 46 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Hayward without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 12m and costs $12 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Foster City to Hayward, including transfers.

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

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

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

Foster City to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Foster City to Hayward bus arrive?

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

Where does the Foster City to Hayward train arrive?

Foster City to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Hayward is 14 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Foster City to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 365+ hotels available in Hayward.

Foster City to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Hayward by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Haywardsubway Green-N
2h 12m
$13–19
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Haywardcar 14 mi
15 min
$3–4
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Haywardsubway Green-N
2h 54m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Haywardtaxi 14 mi
15 min
$50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h
$6–11

Foster City to Hayward by bus, train, tram, and subway

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Hayward Bus Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 3h.

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