What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct train between Foster City and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Foster City to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Walnut Creek via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Foster City to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Foster City and Walnut Creek is 49 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to Walnut Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus and BART via Embarcadero which takes 1h 48m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Foster City to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Walnut Creek train from?

Foster City to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Foster City to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Foster City to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Walnut Creek is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Foster City to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 326+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Foster City to Walnut Creek - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, Caltrain, and car

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

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Bus, BART via Embarcadero
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1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
1h 48m
$7–9
Caltrain, BART
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 7m
$14–19
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Walnut Creekcar 36 mi
46 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Walnut Creektaxi 36 mi
46 min
$130–160
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 24m
$12–15

Foster City to Walnut Creek by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Foster City to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the bus to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Walnut Creek via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, and Embarcadero in around 2h 7m.

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