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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Berkeley is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Berkeley is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Emeryville via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Foster City to Berkeley?

The distance between Foster City and Berkeley is 40 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Berkeley without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 10m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Foster City to Berkeley, including transfers.

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

Foster City to Berkeley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station.

Where does the Foster City to Berkeley bus arrive?

Foster City to Berkeley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Berkeley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Foster City to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 783+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Foster City to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via bus, BART, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Foster City to Berkeley by bus, subway, 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.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 28th Ave to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
2h 10m
$15–19
Drive 32.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Berkeley32.6 mi
38 min
$6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34Fcx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Berkeley32.6 mi
38 min
$120–150

Foster City to Berkeley by bus and subway

182Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Emeryville via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 and San Francisco in around 2h 29m.

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