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

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Foster City is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union City to Foster City is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Foster City?

No, there is no direct train from Union City to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Union City and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Union City to Foster City?

The distance between Union City and Foster City is 53 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union City to Foster City without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 3h 6m and costs $13 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Union City to Foster City, including transfers.

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

Union City to Foster City train services, operated by BART, depart from Union City station.

Where does the Union City to Foster City train arrive?

Union City to Foster City train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Union City to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Foster City is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Union City to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 499+ hotels available in Foster City.

Union City to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and taxi

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Union City to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 6m
$14–21
Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union City to Foster Citycar 17.9 mi
24 min
$4–5
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Union City to Daly Citysubway Green-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & 27th Avebus Ecr
3h 45m
$10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City to Foster Citytaxi 17.9 mi
24 min
$65–85

Union City to Foster City by subway, tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Union City to Foster City. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Station, then take the bus to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Union City to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Daly City, Daly City BART-Bay 1, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 3h 45m.

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