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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Monterey is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $25.

How far is it from Foster City to Monterey?

The distance between Foster City and Monterey is 110 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Foster City to Monterey, including transfers.

Can I drive from Foster City to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Monterey is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Foster City to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

Foster City to Monterey - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Foster City to Monterey by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 36m
$26–44
Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Montereycar 93.3 mi
1h 44m
$17–25
Caltrain, train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 16m
$25–50
Line 292 bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelbus 292
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 21m
$69–85

Foster City to Monterey by bus and train

28Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Foster City to Monterey.

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Distance: 109.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Foster City to Monterey. However, you can take the bus to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Tyler / Franklin via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 16m.

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