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How to get fromSan Jose to Foster Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon 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
    2h 2m
    $10–11

  2. Drive  28.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Foster Citycar car 28.7 mi
    31 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 34m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Foster Citytaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    31 min
    $100–130

San Jose to Foster City by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & 28th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 3h 34m.

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