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How to get fromLos Angeles to Foster Cityby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Foster City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3h 16m
    $388–1,423

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    13h 45m
    $55–74

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    8h 47m
    $61–96

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    12h 12m
    $114–258

  5. Drive  367.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Foster Citycar car 367.2 mi
    6h 12m
    $67–97

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3h 13m
    $277–819

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    4h 45m
    $98–222

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    4h 47m
    $182–478

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    4h 54m
    $171–606

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 24m
    $130–627

  11. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 21m
    $489–773

Los Angeles to Foster City by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 12h 12m.

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