How to get from Atherton to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Atherton to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 397 bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Santa Clara Station (N) station to Patrick Henry Pocket Track station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

185min$2.05
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Atherton
  • 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
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (E)
    ID 60412
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Santa Clara Station (N)
    ID 64748
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Old Ironsides
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Patrick Henry Pocket Track
    ID 65866
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 296O, 22 and GREEN LINE

To get from Atherton to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 296O bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Santa Clara Station (N) station to Patrick Henry Pocket Track station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

327min$2.05
Bus - 296O296O
Bus - 2222
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (E)
    ID 60412
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Santa Clara Station (N)
    ID 64748
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Old Ironsides
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Patrick Henry Pocket Track
    ID 65866
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Atherton to Sunnyvale

The distance between Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Sunnyvale, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 35.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail, 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Encinal Ave & Middlefield Rd.

Train stations close to Atherton:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Encinal Ave & Middlefield Rd
  • Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd
  • Middlefield Rd & Ringwood Ave

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

Sunnyvale is located at Sunnyvale, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Caribbean & Moffett Park (S).

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Caribbean & Moffett Park (S)
  • Caribbean & Moffett Park (N)
  • Crossman & Baltic (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 296O, 22 and GREEN LINE

To get from Atherton to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 296O bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Santa Clara Station (N) station to Patrick Henry Pocket Track station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

327min$2.05
Bus - 296O296O
Bus - 2222
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (E)
    ID 60412
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Santa Clara Station (N)
    ID 64748
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Old Ironsides
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Patrick Henry Pocket Track
    ID 65866
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Sunnyvale?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 22, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Atherton to Sunnyvale?

    The alternative route takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 296O, Bus line 22, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Atherton to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 397 bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center station near Atherton to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station near Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Atherton to get to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Palo Alto Transit Center stop near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Atherton and Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station, which is closest to Sunnyvale in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Atherton to Sunnyvale?

    The ride from Atherton to Sunnyvale costs $2.05.

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