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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Foster City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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
    $428–1,523

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvdbus bus Fcx
    10h 18m
    $65–122

  3. 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
    $146–288

  4. Drive 367.2 mi

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

  5. 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
    $397–769

  6. 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
    $106–222

  7. 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 42m
    $200–978

  8. 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
    $151–466

  9. 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
    $128–627

  10. 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
    $507–773

  11. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    11h 27m

Los Angeles to Foster City by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 in around 10h 18m.

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