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

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

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Foster City. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Foster City?

The distance between San Rafael and Foster City is 44 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Foster City without a car is to line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 3m and costs $14 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from San Rafael to Foster City, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Foster City bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the San Rafael to Foster City bus arrive?

San Rafael to Foster City bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Foster City?

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

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 480+ hotels available in Foster City.

San Rafael to Foster City - 4 ways to travel via line 101 bus, Caltrain

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Foster City by bus, train, 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.

Line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 3m
$14–22
Drive 39.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Foster Citycar 39.7 mi
50 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Foster Citytaxi 39.7 mi
50 min
$140–180
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvdbus Fcx
3h 5m
$8–13

San Rafael to Foster City by bus and train

65Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Mission St & Fremont St and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 in around 3h 5m.

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