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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Milpitas is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Milpitas is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Milpitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Main & Serra via El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center and 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Milpitas?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Milpitas station. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Alder Station via Mountain View Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Foster City to Milpitas?

The distance between Foster City and Milpitas is 31 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Milpitas without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 47m and costs $9 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Foster City to Milpitas, including transfers.

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

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

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

Foster City to Milpitas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound station.

Where does the Foster City to Milpitas bus arrive?

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

Where does the Foster City to Milpitas train arrive?

Foster City to Milpitas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Milpitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Milpitas is 27 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Foster City to Milpitas.

Where can I stay near Milpitas?

There are 536+ hotels available in Milpitas.

Foster City to Milpitas - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, and bus

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

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Alder Stationtram Orange Line
1h 47m
$10–12
Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Milpitascar 26.7 mi
29 min
$5–7
Bus, line 22 bus, line 66 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 & 1stbus 22
3. Take the bus from 1st & Santa Clara to Main & Serrabus 66
3h 45m
$8–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Milpitastaxi 26.7 mi
29 min
$100–120

Foster City to Milpitas by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 30.5 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Main & Serra via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 3h 45m.

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