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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Foster City is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $9 - $20 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Foster City is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Foster City?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Hillsdale Caltrain Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Foster City?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Salinas to Foster City?

The distance between Salinas and Foster City is 91 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Foster City without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Salinas to Foster City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Foster City bus from?

Salinas to Foster City bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

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

Salinas to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Foster City?

The best way to get from Salinas to Foster City is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $9 - $20 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Salinas to Foster City bus arrive?

Salinas to Foster City bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Salinas to Foster City train arrive?

Salinas to Foster City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Foster City is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Salinas to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 473+ hotels available in Foster City.

Salinas to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Foster City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 22m
$29–41
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
6h 15m
$10–20
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 50m
$30–56
Drive 87.2 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Foster Citycar 87.2 mi
1h 31m
$16–23

Salinas to Foster City by bus and train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & 28th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 6h 15m.

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