What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Santa Rosa via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Foster City to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Foster City and Santa Rosa is 82 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa without a car is to line 251 bus and Caltrain and tram and line 101 bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $15 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Santa Rosa bus from?

Foster City to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 station.

Where does the Foster City to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Foster City to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Santa Rosa is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Foster City to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Foster City to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Santa Rosa by bus, train, tram, car, or ferry

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

Line 251 bus, Caltrain, tram, line 101 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus 251
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Van Ness Station Outboundtram N
4. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
4h 9m
$16–28
Bus, line 101 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 30m
$11–22
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelbus 292
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 24m
$25–70
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Santa Rosacar 75.8 mi
1h 28m
$14–20
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
4h 35m
$14–33

Foster City to Santa Rosa by bus, train, tram, and foot

94Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Santa Rosa via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 24m.

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