Route FCX
The Mission Street and 1st St. bus stop will be closed until further notice due to construction. The bus stop will be moved south approximately 500 feet between 1st and 2nd streets..
Passengers must wear a face covering when riding or waiting for the bus, in accordance with public health guidance.

The Foster City Commuter Express (Route FCX) offers weekday morning and evening express service between Foster City and downtown San Francisco. Catch Route FCX in both directions during the morning and evening commute periods.
FCX Schedule
Commuter Express service to jobs in San Francisco
Foster City and northern San Mateo residents working in San Francisco can catch Route FCX at limited stops throughout Foster City and at 3rd Ave & Norfolk St in San Mateo before running express on US-101 to San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, Route FCX stops along Mission Street near Civic Center, Salesforce Transit Center, Financial District, and the San Francisco Ferry Building. Route FCX San Francisco runs about every 30 minutes on weekdays 6-8 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Use buttons below to access full schedule.
Mornings to San Francisco
Download the Route FCX PDF
Public Timetable Notes: AM - light type. PM - bold type. Not all stops are shown. Please call 1-800-660-4287 for other bus stops.
NORTHBOUND - Weekday Mornings to San Francisco | |||
Hillsdale Shell |
Beach Park Cutter |
Edgewater/ Hillsdale |
Drumm/ Clay |
---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | F |
6:00a | 6:07a | 6:15a | 7:08a |
6:30a | 6:40a | 6:50a | 7:53a |
Evenings to Foster City
SOUTHBOUND - Weekday Evenings to Foster City | |||
Drumm/ Clay |
Mission/ 1st |
Mission 9th |
Hillsdale/ Foster City |
---|---|---|---|
F | E | D | A |
6:15p | 6:25p | 6:35p | 7:23p |
6:45p | 6:55p | 7:05p | 7:53p |
Download the Route FCX PDF
Public Timetable Notes: AM - light type. PM - bold type. Not all stops are shown. Please call 1-800-660-4287 for other bus stops.
Commuter Express service to jobs in Foster City
NOTICE: Effective April 26, 2020, AM Commuter Express service to Foster City and PM return trips to San Francisco are suspended due to COVID -19 impacts.
Express Bus Fares (Effective January 1, 2020)
CLIPPER FARE | One-way Fare | Local + Express Monthly Pass | Upgrade with Local Monthly Pass* | Express to Local Transfer |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adult (Age 19 to 64) |
$4.00 | $130.00 | $1.95 | FREE |
Youth (Age 18 & younger. Two children 4 years and younger ride free with one fare paying adult) Eligible Discount (Age 65+, disabled & Medicare cardholder. Proof of eligibility or identity required) |
$2.00 | N/A | $1.00 | FREE |
*Clipper riders with a valid SamTrans Local Monthly Pass may pay the upgrade with Clipper cash value.
CASH & MOBILE FARE | One-way Fare | Upgrade with Day Pass or Local Ride on Mobile** | Express to Local** |
---|---|---|---|
Adult (Age 19 to 64) |
$4.50 | $2.25 | FREE |
Youth (Age 18 & younger. Two children 4 years and younger ride free with one fare paying adult) Eligible Discount (Age 65+, disabled & Medicare cardholder. Proof of eligibility or identity required) |
$2.25 | $1.00 | FREE |
**Upgrade an activated valid Local Ride on mobile app by purchasing the Express fare upgrade on the app.
Learn more about the Express Bus program.
Learn about SamTrans WiFi onboard Route FCX.
1/1/20 - jsn/ck/mt/ctf/jb