Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Altos to Foster Cityby bus, train, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Foster City

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Foster City by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 52 bus, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte & Mayer to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 52
    2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    2h 13m
    $8–15

  2. Drive 18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Foster Citycar car 18.3 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Foster Citytaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    23 min
    $65–85

  4. Line 22 bus, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    2h 21m
    $10–19

  5. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    2h 39m
    $8–16

Los Altos to Foster City by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Altos to Foster City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & 28th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 2h 39m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, How to get from JFK to New York City, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.