What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Pier 39?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Pier 39 is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Pier 39?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Pier 39 is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Pier 39?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at North Point St & Stockton St via Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Foster City to Pier 39?

The distance between Foster City and Pier 39 is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to Pier 39 without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to Pier 39 without a car is to line 251 bus and Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 41m and costs $8 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Pier 39?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Foster City to Pier 39, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Pier 39 bus from?

Foster City to Pier 39 bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station.

Where does the Foster City to Pier 39 bus arrive?

Foster City to Pier 39 bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Pier 39?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Pier 39 is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Foster City to Pier 39.

Where can I stay near Pier 39?

There are 745+ hotels available in Pier 39.

Foster City to Pier 39 - 6 ways to travel via line 251 bus, Caltrain, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Foster City to Pier 39 by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 251 bus, Caltrain, tram
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 Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the tram from 4th St & King St to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram T
1h 41m
$9–12
Drive 24 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Pier 39car 24 mi
29 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
1h 49m
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Pier 39taxi 24 mi
29 min
$90–110
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Parking Lot E to Powell St & Beach Stbus 28
3h 2m
$6–8
Bus via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 7th Stbus 292
3h 21m
$6–8

Foster City to Pier 39 by bus and foot

25Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Pier 39, 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.

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