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How to get fromPalo Alto to Foster Cityby train, bus, taxi, or 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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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus FCC Shuttle
    1h 38m
    $6–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus FCC Shuttle
    2h 1m
    $3–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Foster Citytaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 13.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Foster Citycar car 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

Palo Alto to Foster City by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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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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