How to get from Foster City to San Mateo by bus?

From Foster City to San Mateo by bus

To get from Foster City to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 250 bus from S Norfolk St & E Hillsdale Blvd station to Franklin Pkwy & Park Pl station. Next, take the HCC SHUTTLE bus from Saratoga Dr & Park Pl station to 800/900 Concar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

36min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Bus - HCC SHUTTLEHCC SHUTTLE
Leaves from S Norfolk St & E Hillsdale Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Norfolk St & E Hillsdale Blvd
    ID 341304
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    College of San Mateo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franklin Pkwy & Park Pl
    ID 341942
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saratoga Dr & Park Pl
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - HCC SHUTTLEHCC SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    HCC SHUTTLE
    Hillsdale Caltrain Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station 800/900 Concar Dr
    Ride to bus station
    800/900 Concar Dr
    ID 3255004
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Foster City to San Mateo by bus via FCX

Take one direct bus from Foster City to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the FCX bus from Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd station to 777 Mariners Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

33min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - FCXFCX
Walk to San Mateo
Leaves from Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd
    ID 361066
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - FCXFCX
    Wait for bus
    FCX
    Salesforce Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    777 Mariners Island
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to San Mateo
    Walk to
    San Mateo
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster City to San Mateo

The distance between Foster City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 4.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster City to San Mateo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Foster City

Foster City is located at Foster City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd.

Train stations close to Foster City:

  • Hillsdale
  • Belmont
  • Hayward Park

Bus stations close to Foster City:

  • Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd
  • E Hillsdale Blvd & Sea Spray Ln
  • E Hillsdale Blvd & Altair Ave

Public transit stations close to San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Mateo is located at San Mateo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is S Norfolk St & Lodi Ave.

Train stations close to San Mateo:

  • Hillsdale
  • Burlingame
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to San Mateo:

  • S Norfolk St & Lodi Ave
  • S Norfolk St & Halsey Ave
  • S Norfolk St & Stanford Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Foster City to San Mateo by bus via FCX

Take one direct bus from Foster City to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the FCX bus from Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd station to 777 Mariners Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

33min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - FCXFCX
Walk to San Mateo
Leaves from Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgewater Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd
    ID 361066
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - FCXFCX
    Wait for bus
    FCX
    Salesforce Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    777 Mariners Island
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to San Mateo
    Walk to
    San Mateo
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line HCC SHUTTLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line FCX.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster City and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster City to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 250 bus line goes from S Norfolk St & E Hillsdale Blvd station near Foster City to College of San Mateo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till College of San Mateo station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster City to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Foster City and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Foster City to get to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 250 bus from the S Norfolk St & E Hillsdale Blvd stop near Foster City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Foster City and San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the College of San Mateo stop, which is closest to San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Foster City to San Mateo costs $2.05.