What is the cheapest way to get from Hayward to Foster City?

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Foster City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hayward to Foster City?

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Foster City is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct train between Hayward and Foster City?

No, there is no direct train from Hayward to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Hayward and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Hayward to Foster City?

The distance between Hayward and Foster City is 47 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Foster City without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 57m and costs $14 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Hayward to Foster City?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Hayward to Foster City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayward to Foster City train from?

Hayward to Foster City train services, operated by BART, depart from Hayward station.

Where does the Hayward to Foster City train arrive?

Hayward to Foster City train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Hayward to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Foster City is 15 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Hayward to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 487+ hotels available in Foster City.

Hayward to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, taxi

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 57m
$15–19
Drive 14.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayward to Foster Citycar 14.4 mi
16 min
$3–4
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Daly Citysubway Green-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & 27th Avebus Ecr
3h 36m
$12–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hayward to Foster Citytaxi 14.4 mi
16 min
$55–70

Hayward to Foster City by subway, tram, train, and bus

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hayward to Foster City. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Station, then take the bus to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hayward to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Daly City, Daly City BART-Bay 1, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 3h 36m.

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