How to get from Stanford University-West to Foster City by bus and train?

Stanford University-West to Foster City - Bus Schedule

The Y bus from Stanford University-West to Foster City runs from 6:40 AM to 8:40 PM, with departures every 15-25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Stanford University-West to Foster City by bus and train

To get from Stanford University-West to Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Y bus from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the FCC SHUTTLE bus from Hillsdale Caltrain Station station to Shell Blvd & Hillsdale Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Stanford University-West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster City on the Moovit app.

77min$6.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - YY
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - FCC SHUTTLEFCC SHUTTLE
Walk to Foster City
Leaves from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue
    ID 38
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    To Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Circle @ Caltrain Platform
    ID 66
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsdale Caltrain Station
    ID 3251041
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FCC SHUTTLEFCC SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FCC SHUTTLE
    200 Lincoln Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Blvd & Hillsdale Blvd
    ID 361619
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Foster City
    Walk to
    Foster City
    0.54 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stanford University-West to Foster City

The distance between Stanford University-West, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Foster City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 15.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University-West to Foster City by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Stanford University-West to Foster City

To check the bus and train schedule from Stanford University-West to Foster City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stanford University-West) and destination (Foster City), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University-West to Foster City?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line Y, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line FCC SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University-West and Foster City?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University-West to Foster City?

    The Y bus line goes from On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue station near Stanford University-West in Stanford to University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till University Circle @ Caltrain Platform near Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University-West to Foster City by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stanford University-West in Stanford and Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University-West to get to Foster City?

    Get on the Y bus from the On Santa Teresa Street @ Los Arboles Avenue stop near Stanford University-West in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University-West and Foster City?

    Get off the bus at the University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, which is closest to Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Stanford University-West to Foster City?

    The ride from Stanford University-West to Foster City costs $6.25.

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