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How to get from Foster City to San Francisco by bus and train?

From Foster City to San Francisco by bus and train

To get from Foster City to San Francisco in Soma, take the FCC SHUTTLE bus from One Hundred Grand station to Hillsdale Caltrain Station station. Next, take the EXPRESS train from Hillsdale station to San Francisco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

54min$6.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - FCC SHUTTLEFCC SHUTTLE
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Leaves from One Hundred Grand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    One Hundred Grand
    ID 3251774
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - FCC SHUTTLEFCC SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    FCC SHUTTLE
    Hillsdale Caltrain Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsdale Caltrain Station
    ID 3251041
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station San Francisco
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Foster City to San Francisco by bus and train via 251 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Foster City to San Francisco in Soma, take the 251 bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd station to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station station. Next, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Hillsdale station to San Francisco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

74min$8.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Leaves from E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Foster City - Hillsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    28th Ave & Hillsdale Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station San Francisco
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster City to San Francisco

The distance between Foster City, Soma and San Francisco, Soma is approximately 23.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster City to San Francisco by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Foster City

Foster City is located at Civic Center Drive, Soma and the nearest public transit station is E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd.

Train stations close to Foster City:

  • Hillsdale
  • Hayward Park

Bus stations close to Foster City:

  • E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
  • E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd
  • Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd

Public transit stations close to San Francisco, Soma

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Soma and the nearest public transit station is Berry Street and 5th Street.

Train stations close to San Francisco:

  • San Francisco

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Berry Street and 5th Street
  • 4th St & Brannan St
  • Townsend St & Lusk St

Alternative route from Foster City to San Francisco by bus and train via 251 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Foster City to San Francisco in Soma, take the 251 bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd station to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station station. Next, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Hillsdale station to San Francisco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

74min$8.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Leaves from E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Foster City - Hillsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    28th Ave & Hillsdale Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillsdale
    ID hillsdale
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station San Francisco
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line FCC SHUTTLE, Bus line EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster City and San Francisco?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster City to San Francisco?

    The FCC SHUTTLE bus line goes from One Hundred Grand station near Foster City in Foster City to Hillsdale Caltrain Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hillsdale Caltrain Station station near San Francisco in Soma.

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

    The total travel time between Foster City in Foster City and San Francisco in Soma by bus and train is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the FCC SHUTTLE bus from the One Hundred Grand stop near Foster City in Foster City.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hillsdale Caltrain Station station, which is closest to San Francisco in Soma.

  • How much is the bus fare from Foster City to San Francisco?

    The ride from Foster City to San Francisco costs $6.25.