How to get from Union Square to Foster City by bus and train?

From Union Square to Foster City by bus and train

To get from Union Square to Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Stockton St & Sutter St station to Townsend St & 4th St/Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY 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 22 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster City on the Moovit app.

82min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - FCC SHUTTLEFCC SHUTTLE
Walk to Foster City
Leaves from Stockton St & Sutter St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stockton St & Sutter St
    ID 16524
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St/Caltrain
    ID 16695
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    32 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 Union Square to Foster City

The distance between Union Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Foster City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 24.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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 Union Square to Foster City

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Square to Foster City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Square) 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 Union Square to Foster City?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 45, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line FCC SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square 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 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square to Foster City?

    The 45 bus line goes from Stockton St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Townsend St & 4th St/Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Townsend St & 4th St/Caltrain station near Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Foster City by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square to get to Foster City?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Stockton St & Sutter St stop near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square and Foster City?

    Get off the bus at the Townsend St & 4th St/Caltrain stop, which is closest to Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the first train from Union Square to Foster City?

    The first train from Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Francisco station at 9:55 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Union Square to Foster City?

    The ride from Union Square to Foster City costs $9.00.

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