How to get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station by bus?

By bus

To get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale, take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Halford (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

224min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
Leaves from Mission St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    140 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Halford (E)
    ID 60373
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Walk to
    Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Lawrence Expressway
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397 and 522

To get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale, take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Halford (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

230min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 522522
Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
Leaves from Mission St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    140 min
  • 4
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Halford (E)
    ID 60373
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Walk to
    Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Lawrence Expressway
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station

The distance between San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Caltrain Lawrence Station, Sunnyvale is approximately 52.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is Market St & Hyde St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Market St & Hyde St
  • Market St & 8th St
  • Hyde St & Grove St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • Powell St & Market St

Public transit stations close to Caltrain Lawrence Station, Sunnyvale

Caltrain Lawrence Station is located at Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is Kifer & Copper (W).

Train stations close to Caltrain Lawrence Station:

  • Lawrence
  • Sunnyvale

Bus stations close to Caltrain Lawrence Station:

  • Kifer & Copper (W)
  • Kifer & San Ysidro (E)
  • Monroe & Lawrence (W)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397 and 522

To get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale, take the 397 bus from Mission St & 8th St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Halford (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

230min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 522522
Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
Leaves from Mission St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    140 min
  • 4
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Halford (E)
    ID 60373
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Walk to
    Caltrain Lawrence Station
    Lawrence Expressway
    1.45 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 522.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    The 397 bus line goes from Mission St & 8th St station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale by bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Mission St & 8th St stop near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco and Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to Caltrain Lawrence Station in Sunnyvale.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station?

    The ride from San Francisco to Caltrain Lawrence Station costs $2.05.

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