How to get from Berkeley to Foster City by BART, bus and train?

From Berkeley to Foster City by BART, bus and train

To get from Berkeley to Foster City you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 251 bus from Delaware St & E 28th Ave station to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.45.

157min$11.45
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 251251
Walk to Foster City
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Delaware St & E 28th Ave
    ID 341944
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Foster City - Hillsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Foster City
    Walk to
    Foster City
    Civic Center Drive
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Berkeley to Foster City by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Foster City you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the 251 bus from S Delaware St & Bermuda Dr station to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

177min$8.25
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 292292
Bus - 251251
Walk to Foster City
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Delaware St & Pacific Blvd
    ID 341625
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Delaware St & Bermuda Dr
    ID 341106
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Foster City - Hillsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Foster City
    Walk to
    Foster City
    Civic Center Drive
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Foster City

The distance between Berkeley and Foster City is approximately 43.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Foster City by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Foster City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Berkeley to Foster City by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Foster City you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the 251 bus from S Delaware St & Bermuda Dr station to E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

177min$8.25
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 292292
Bus - 251251
Walk to Foster City
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Delaware St & Pacific Blvd
    ID 341625
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Delaware St & Bermuda Dr
    ID 341106
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Foster City - Hillsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Foster City
    Walk to
    Foster City
    Civic Center Drive
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Foster City?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 251.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Berkeley to Foster City?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 292, Bus line 251.

  • Is there a direct BART between Berkeley and Foster City?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Berkeley to Foster City?

    The RED BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Foster City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Foster City by BART, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Foster City by BART, train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Berkeley to get to Foster City?

    Get on the RED BART from the Downtown Berkeley station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Berkeley and Foster City?

    Get off the BART at the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae stop, which is closest to Foster City.

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from Berkeley to Foster City?

    The ride from Berkeley to Foster City costs $11.45.

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