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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Los Gatos is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara Transit Center and Winchester Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Foster City to Los Gatos?

The distance between Foster City and Los Gatos is 40 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Los Gatos without a car is to Caltrain and line 60 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $12 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Foster City to Los Gatos, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Foster City to Los Gatos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Foster City to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Los Gatos is 33 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Foster City to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 420+ hotels available in Los Gatos.

Foster City to Los Gatos - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Caltrain, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Winchester Stationbus 60
2h 38m
$13–18
Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Los Gatoscar 33.1 mi
35 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Los Gatostaxi 33.1 mi
35 min
$120–150
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 Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
4h
$12–16

Foster City to Los Gatos by bus and train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Winchester Station in around 4h.

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