What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Foster City?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Foster City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Foster City?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Foster City is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Foster City?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Hillsdale Caltrain Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Foster City?

The distance between Palo Alto and Foster City is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Foster City without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Foster City?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Palo Alto to Foster City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Foster City bus from?

Palo Alto to Foster City bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Foster City bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Foster City bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & 28th Ave station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Foster City is 14 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Palo Alto to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 495+ hotels available in Foster City.

Palo Alto to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus FCC Shuttle
1h 38m
$8–9
Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Foster Citycar 13.5 mi
17 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus FCC Shuttle
2h 1m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Foster Citytaxi 13.5 mi
17 min
$50–65

Palo Alto to Foster City by train and bus

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via El Camino Real & 28th Ave and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 2h 1m.

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