What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Mountain View?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Mountain View is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at El Camino & Castro via El Camino Real & 27th Ave and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Foster City to Mountain View?

The distance between Foster City and Mountain View is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Mountain View without a car is to line 251 bus and Caltrain which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Foster City to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Mountain View bus from?

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

Where does the Foster City to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Foster City to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Mountain View is 19 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Foster City to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 541+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Foster City to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via line 251 bus, and Caltrain

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

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Line 251 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus 251
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
56 min
$7–9
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Mountain Viewcar 18.6 mi
22 min
$4–5
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 & Castrobus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 51m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Mountain Viewtaxi 18.6 mi
22 min
$70–85

Foster City to Mountain View by bus and train

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to El Camino & Castro via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 1h 51m.

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