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 San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, take the 53 bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center (N) station to Homestead & Wolfe (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

98min$11.00
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5353
Walk to Cupertino
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)
    ID 62190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homestead & Wolfe (E)
    ID 66043
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cupertino
    Walk to
    Cupertino
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, 20 and 56

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Fair Oaks & California (S) station to Wolfe & Homestead (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

115min$11.00
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2020
Bus - 5656
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)
    ID 62190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Milpitas BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks & California (N)
    ID 61031
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks & California (S)
    ID 60861
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Monterey & Old Tully
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wolfe & Homestead (S)
    Ride to bus station
    Wolfe & Homestead (S)
    ID 60879
    14 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, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Cupertino, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 45.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 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 San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & King St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • 4th St & King St
  • 4th St & Berry St
  • 4th St & Townsend St

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

Cupertino is located at Cupertino, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Wolfe & Inverness (S).

Train stations close to Cupertino:

  • Lawrence
  • Sunnyvale

Bus stations close to Cupertino:

  • Wolfe & Inverness (S)
  • Wolfe & Inverness (N)
  • Wolfe & Marion (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, 20 and 56

To get from San Francisco to Cupertino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Fair Oaks & California (S) station to Wolfe & Homestead (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

115min$11.00
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2020
Bus - 5656
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)
    ID 62190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Milpitas BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks & California (N)
    ID 61031
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks & California (S)
    ID 60861
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Monterey & Old Tully
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wolfe & Homestead (S)
    Ride to bus station
    Wolfe & Homestead (S)
    ID 60879
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 53.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 20, Bus line 56.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco to Cupertino?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Francisco in Soma to Sunnyvale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunnyvale station near Cupertino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma and Cupertino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Jose Diridon station near San Francisco in Soma.

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

    Get off the train at the Sunnyvale stop, which is closest to Cupertino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from San Francisco to Cupertino costs $11.00.

Popular Routes