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How to get fromFoster City to Orindaby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, BART via Embarcadero

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    1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus bus Fcx
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 39m
    $6–8

  2. Caltrain, BART

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 58m
    $13–18

  3. Drive  32.8 mi

    1. Drive from Foster City to Orindacar car 32.8 mi
    35 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Orindataxi taxi 32.8 mi
    35 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 15m
    $11–13

Foster City to Orinda by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Foster City to Orinda. However, you can take the bus to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Orinda. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Orinda via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, and Embarcadero in around 1h 58m.

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