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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Foster City is to bus via Mission St & Fremont St which costs $12 - $19 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Foster City is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Foster City. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Foster City?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Foster City is 82 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Foster City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Santa Rosa to Foster City, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Foster City bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Foster City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Foster City?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Foster City is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Santa Rosa to Foster City.

Where can I stay near Foster City?

There are 470+ hotels available in Foster City.

Santa Rosa to Foster City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and tram

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
3h 56m
$33–79
Bus via Mission St & Fremont St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvdbus Fcx
4h 30m
$12–18
Train, ferry, tram, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram N
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain
5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station to Shell & E. Hillsdale Blvd.bus
5h 9m
$15–34
Drive 76.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Foster Citycar 76.1 mi
1h 28m
$14–21
Bus via 4th St & Market St
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
4h 19m
$18–27

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

95Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Groome Transportation operates a bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport hourly. Tickets cost $21–65 and the journey takes 2h.

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