There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Foster City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
5h 37m$54–75Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Foster Citycar 184.4 mi
3h 12m$34–49Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
5h 48m$62–120
Paso Robles to Foster City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Foster City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Foster City is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Foster City is 191 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Foster City without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Paso Robles to Foster City, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Foster City is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Paso Robles to Foster City.
There are 509+ hotels available in Foster City.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Foster City, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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