What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Stanford University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Stanford University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Stanford Oval via El Camino Real & 27th Ave and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Foster City to Stanford University?

The distance between Foster City and Stanford University is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Stanford University without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Foster City to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Stanford University bus from?

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

Where does the Foster City to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Foster City to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Stanford University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Foster City to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 500+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Foster City to Stanford University - 4 ways to travel via bus, and Caltrain

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus 251
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4 to Stanford Ovalbus 281
1h 12m
$6–11
Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Stanford Universitycar 13.5 mi
23 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Stanford Universitytaxi 13.5 mi
23 min
$50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
1h 42m
$4–8

Foster City to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.8 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 55 min.

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