What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Los Altos is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Los Altos is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Foster City to Los Altos?

The distance between Foster City and Los Altos is 27 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Los Altos without a car is to Caltrain and line 40 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $8 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Foster City to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Los Altos bus from?

Foster City to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 27th Ave station.

Where does the Foster City to Los Altos bus arrive?

Foster City to Los Altos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Los Altos is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Foster City to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 523+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Foster City to Los Altos - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 40 bus, and taxi

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

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Caltrain, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
2h 2m
$9–14
Drive 18 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Los Altoscar 18 mi
22 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Los Altostaxi 18 mi
22 min
$65–85
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Showersbus 22 / ...
2h 19m
$8–15

Foster City to Los Altos by bus and train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.7 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to San Antonio & Almond via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 2h 19m.

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