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How to get fromSan Rafael to Foster Cityby bus, train, ferry, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Foster City by bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 101 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain SouthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    2h 54m
    $14–21

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Foster Citycar39.7 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Ferry, Caltrain

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry TerminalferryLarkspur
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain SouthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    3h 7m
    $13–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Foster Citytaxi39.7 mi
    50 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City BlvdbusFcx
    3h 5m
    $8–13

  6. Line 101 bus, bus via San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to El Camino Real & 27th AvebusEcr
    3h 25m
    $12–20

San Rafael to Foster City by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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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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