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Three ways to Travel from Foster City to San Jose

Composite routes from Foster City to San Jose

Cheapest
30 min
Car
46 km.
from $2
Other
30 min
Rideshare
46 km.
from $2.50
2 h 52 min
40 km.
from $10.02

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19

Bus operators

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.86

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & 27th Ave to Palo
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Jose is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $3.04 - $14.13 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to San Jose is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5.11 - $7.61 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via El Camino Real & 27th Ave and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Foster City to San Jose?

The distance between Foster City and San Jose is 49 km. The road distance is 46.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 13m and costs $7.61 - $14.13 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Foster City to San Jose, including transfers.

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

Foster City to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 27th Ave station.

Train or bus from Foster City to San Jose?

The best way to get from Foster City to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 1h 13m and costs $7.61 - $14.13 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $3.04 - $14.13 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Foster City to San Jose bus arrive?

Foster City to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Can I drive from Foster City to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to San Jose is 46 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Foster City to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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