What is the cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Foster City?

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Foster City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Foster City?

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Foster City is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Foster City?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Foster City?

The distance between Pleasanton and Foster City is 58 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Foster City without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h and costs $14 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Pleasanton to Foster City?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Pleasanton to Foster City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasanton to Foster City train from?

Pleasanton to Foster City train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.

Where does the Pleasanton to Foster City train arrive?

Pleasanton to Foster City train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Foster City is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Pleasanton to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 473+ hotels available in Foster City.

Pleasanton to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, BART, and bus

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h
$15–21
Drive 29.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Foster Citycar 29.2 mi
36 min
$6–8
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & 27th Avebus Ecr
4h 22m
$12–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasanton to Foster Citytaxi 29.2 mi
36 min
$100–130

Pleasanton to Foster City by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.1 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 3h.

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