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, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Wolfe & Old San Francisco (S) station to Wolfe & Homestead (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cupertino on the Moovit app.

90min$11.00
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5656
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evelyn & Frances (E)
    ID 65472
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reed & Wolfe (E)
    ID 61297
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolfe & Old San Francisco (S)
    ID 60870
    180 yd • 3 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train via EXPRESS, 55 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 EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Fair Oaks & Maude (S) station to Wolfe & Homestead (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cupertino on the Moovit app.

90min$11.00
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 5555
Bus - 5656
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)
    ID 60864
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Old Ironsides Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maude & Fair Oaks (E)
    ID 62340
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks & Maude (S)
    ID 60859
    110 yd • 2 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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 42.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco to Cupertino

To check the bus 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 and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Alternative route from San Francisco to Cupertino by bus and train via EXPRESS, 55 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 EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 56 bus from Fair Oaks & Maude (S) station to Wolfe & Homestead (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cupertino on the Moovit app.

90min$11.00
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 5555
Bus - 5656
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)
    ID 60864
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Old Ironsides Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maude & Fair Oaks (E)
    ID 62340
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks & Maude (S)
    ID 60859
    110 yd • 2 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 21, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 55, Bus line 56.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco to Cupertino?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Francisco in Soma to Sunnyvale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines 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 30 min.

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

    Get on the EXPRESS 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.

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