How to get from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train?

From San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino in Cupertino, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST bus from 7th @ Market (Yotel) station to 4th Street at Library station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 train and finally take the 523 bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center (S) station to Stevens Creek & De Anza (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

125min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 523523
Walk to Cupertino
Leaves from 7th @ Market (Yotel)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th @ Market (Yotel)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Street at Library
    ID 14
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (S)
    ID 61338
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid San Jose State
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stevens Creek & De Anza (E)
    ID 60567
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cupertino
    Walk to
    Cupertino
    Stevens Creek Boulevard
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to Cupertino by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino in Cupertino, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Berryessa / North San Jose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 523 bus from Santa Clara & 5th (W) station to Stevens Creek & De Anza (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

134min$10.85
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 500500
Bus - 523523
Walk to Cupertino
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 5th (W)
    ID 60439
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid Lockheed Martin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stevens Creek & De Anza (W)
    ID 60660
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cupertino
    Walk to
    Cupertino
    Stevens Creek Boulevard
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Cupertino

The distance between San Francisco, Cupertino and Cupertino, Cupertino is approximately 45.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cupertino – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

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

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Hyde St & Grove St
  • Mission St & 8th St
  • Market St & 7th St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • Powell St & Market St

Public transit stations close to Cupertino, Cupertino

Cupertino is located at Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino and the nearest public transit station is De Anza & Rodrigues (S).

Bus stations close to Cupertino:

  • De Anza & Rodrigues (S)
  • De Anza & Rodrigues (N)
  • Saich & Stevens Creek (N)

Related Routes

From San Francisco to Cupertino by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino in Cupertino, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Berryessa / North San Jose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 523 bus from Santa Clara & 5th (W) station to Stevens Creek & De Anza (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

134min$10.85
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 500500
Bus - 523523
Walk to Cupertino
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 5th (W)
    ID 60439
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid Lockheed Martin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stevens Creek & De Anza (W)
    ID 60660
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cupertino
    Walk to
    Cupertino
    Stevens Creek Boulevard
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line WEST, Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 523.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 500, Bus line 523.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Cupertino?

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

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Cupertino?

    The WEST bus line goes from 7th @ Market (Yotel) station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to 4th Street at Library station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 4th Street at Library station near Cupertino in Cupertino.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Cupertino in Cupertino by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the WEST bus from the 7th @ Market (Yotel) stop near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 4th Street at Library stop, which is closest to Cupertino in Cupertino.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Francisco to Cupertino?

    The ride from San Francisco to Cupertino costs $10.20.

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