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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Foster City is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Foster City is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Foster City?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Foster City?

The distance between Berkeley and Foster City is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Foster City without a car is to BART and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $11 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Berkeley to Foster City, including transfers.

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

Berkeley to Foster City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where does the Berkeley to Foster City bus arrive?

Berkeley to Foster City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Foster City is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Berkeley to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 565+ hotels available in Foster City.

Berkeley to Foster City - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Foster City by subway, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to MillbraeRed-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Intermodal Station to 1149 Chess DriveNFC Shuttle
2h 24m
$11–14
Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Foster City32.9 mi
39 min
$6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City BlvdFcx
2h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Foster City32.9 mi
39 min
$120–150
BART
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to MillbraeRed-S
2h 37m
$16–22

Berkeley to Foster City by subway and bus

35Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to Foster City.

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Distance: 38.6 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Emeryville to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via San Francisco and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbrae every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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