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How to get fromSouth San Francisco to Foster Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus FCC Shuttle
    1h 35m
    $6–9

  2. Drive 12.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South San Francisco to Foster Citycar car 12.1 mi
    13 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco to Foster Citytaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    13 min
    $45–60

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to El Camino Real & 27th Avebus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus FCC Shuttle
    2h 7m
    $3–6

South San Francisco to Foster City by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via El Camino Real & 27th Ave and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 2h 7m.

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