How to get from Foster City to Monterey by bus?

From Foster City to Monterey by bus

To get from Foster City to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the FCX bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station to Mission St & 1st St / SF Transit Center - BART Shuttle Connection station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 20 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station to Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min. The bus schedule from Foster City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Monterey on the Moovit app.

339min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FCXFCX
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - FCXFCX
    Wait for bus
    FCX
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St / SF Transit Center - BART Shuttle Connection
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Santa Barbara
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Salinas
    145 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monterey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
    ID 6915
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster City to Monterey

The distance between Foster City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 154.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 339 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster City to Monterey by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Foster City to Monterey

To check the bus schedule from Foster City to Monterey using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Foster City) and destination (Monterey), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 339 minutes, using Bus line FCX, , Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Monterey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster City to Monterey?

    The FCX bus line goes from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station near Foster City in Foster City to Mission St & 1st St / SF Transit Center - BART Shuttle Connection station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mission St & 1st St / SF Transit Center - BART Shuttle Connection station near Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster City to Monterey by bus?

    The total travel time between Foster City in Foster City and Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 5 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the FCX bus from the E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd stop near Foster City in Foster City.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mission St & 1st St / SF Transit Center - BART Shuttle Connection stop, which is closest to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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