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How to get fromStanford University to Foster Cityby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus 281
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus
    2h 4m
    $5–11

  2. Drive 14 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Foster Citycar car 14 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Foster Citytaxi taxi 14 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus bus FCC Shuttle
    2h 21m
    $3–8

Stanford University to Foster City by foot, bus, and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & 28th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 2h 21m.

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