What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Rafael is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to San Rafael is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Foster City to San Rafael?

The distance between Foster City and San Rafael is 45 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to San Rafael without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $8 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Foster City to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to San Rafael bus from?

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

Where does the Foster City to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Foster City to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to San Rafael is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Foster City to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 464+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Foster City to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via bus, line 101 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Foster City to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, subway, 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, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34Fcx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
2h 17m
$9–13
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to San Rafael39.5 mi
50 min
$8–11
Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry TerminalLarkspur
2h 46m
$13–26
BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del NorteRed-N
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W580 / ...
3h 13m
$22–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to San Rafael39.5 mi
50 min
$140–180
Bus, line 101 bus via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st St292
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B101 / ...
3h 53m
$10–15

Foster City to San Rafael by bus

25Weekly Buses

2h 17mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Foster City to San Rafael.

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Distance: 45.1 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 17m.

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