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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Foster City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Foster City is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $150 - $550.

How far is it from Goleta to Foster City?

The distance between Goleta and Foster City is 287 miles. The road distance is 301.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Foster City without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 9h 41m and costs $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Goleta to Foster City, including transfers.

Train or fly from Goleta to Foster City?

The best way to get from Goleta to Foster City is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 10h 26m.

Can I drive from Goleta to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Foster City is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Goleta to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 575+ hotels available in Foster City.

Goleta to Foster City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Foster City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

Fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
1h 41m
$152–529
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3h 6m
$44–236
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
9h 41m
$88–154
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain
10h 26m
$77–178
Drive 299.7 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Foster Citycar 299.7 mi
5h 29m
$55–79

Goleta to Foster City by bus and train

21Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Foster City.

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Distance: 285.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 10h 26m.

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