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

The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Foster City is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Foster City is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Milpitas and Foster City?

No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Main & Serra and arriving at Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Hillsdale Caltrain Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Milpitas to Foster City?

The distance between Milpitas and Foster City is 31 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milpitas to Foster City without a car is to tram and Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $8 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Milpitas to Foster City, including transfers.

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

Milpitas to Foster City bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Main & Serra station.

Where does the Milpitas to Foster City bus arrive?

Milpitas to Foster City bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 2nd & Santa Clara station.

Can I drive from Milpitas to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Foster City is 27 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Milpitas to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 575+ hotels available in Foster City.

Milpitas to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via tram, Caltrain, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to Foster City by tram, train, bus, 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.

Tram, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Alder Station to Mountain View Stationtram
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus
2h 39m
$8–12
Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milpitas to Foster Citycar 26.5 mi
29 min
$5–7
Line 66 bus, line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clarabus 66
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus Ecr / ...
4h 31m
$8–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Milpitas to Foster Citytaxi 26.5 mi
29 min
$100–120

Milpitas to Foster City by tram, train, and bus

65Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milpitas to Foster City.

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Distance: 31.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Main & Serra to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd. via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & 28th Ave, and Hillsdale Caltrain Station in around 4h 31m.

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