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

From San Francisco to Cupertino by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the N light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to King St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 55 bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center (S) station to Stevens Creek & De Anza (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $13.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Cupertino on the Moovit app.

114min$13.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Cupertino
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    De Anza College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stevens Creek & De Anza (W)
    ID 60660
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cupertino
    Walk to
    Cupertino
    Stevens Creek Boulevard
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from San Francisco to Cupertino

The distance between San Francisco and Cupertino is approximately 45.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cupertino – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from San Francisco to Cupertino

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco to Cupertino using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (Cupertino), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Cupertino?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Cupertino?

    The N light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to King St & 4th St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till King St & 4th St station near Cupertino.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and Cupertino by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the N light rail from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the light rail at the King St & 4th St stop, which is closest to Cupertino.

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

    The ride from San Francisco to Cupertino costs $13.75.

Popular Routes