What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Jose is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to San Jose is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via El Camino Real & 27th Ave and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Foster City to San Jose?

The distance between Foster City and San Jose is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to San Jose without a car is to line 251 bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 14m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to San Jose?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Foster City to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to San Jose bus from?

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

Where does the Foster City to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Foster City to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to San Jose is 29 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Foster City to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 428+ hotels available in San Jose.

Foster City to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via line 251 bus, Caltrain, and bus

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

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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 San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 14m
$9–11
Drive 28.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to San Josecar 28.7 mi
31 min
$5–8
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 Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
2h 49m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to San Josetaxi 28.7 mi
31 min
$100–130

Foster City to San Jose by bus and train

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1h 14mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 2h 49m.

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