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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Oakland is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Oakland is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Oakland. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Foster City to Oakland?

The distance between Foster City and Oakland is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Foster City to Oakland, including transfers.

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

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

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

Foster City to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Foster City to Oakland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Foster City to Oakland train arrive?

Foster City to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Oakland is 28 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Foster City to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 789+ hotels available in Oakland.

Foster City to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Oakland by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
1h 22m
$5–8
BART
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 45m
$17–21
Drive 27.5 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Oaklandcar 27.5 mi
29 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Oaklandtaxi 27.5 mi
29 min
$100–130
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
1h 58m
$8–12

Foster City to Oakland by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, BART operates a subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 49 min.

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