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How to get fromFoster City to South San Franciscoby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 251 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    47 min
    $6–8

  2. Drive 12 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Foster City to South San Franciscocar car 12 mi
    13 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    1h 13m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Foster City to South San Franciscotaxi taxi 12 mi
    13 min
    $45–60

Foster City to South San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to San Bruno BART-Bay 5 via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station and El Camino Real & 28th Ave in around 1h 13m.

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