How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by train?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by train

Take one direct train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale: take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

74min$8.50
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 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 Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by bus and train

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, take the 55 bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center (S) station to Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

88min$8.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 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 (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    De Anza College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend), Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale is approximately 39.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco (5th/Townsend)

San Francisco (5th/Townsend) is located at San Francisco (5th/Townsend), Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is Townsend St & 5th St.

Train stations close to San Francisco (5th/Townsend):

  • San Francisco

Bus stations close to San Francisco (5th/Townsend):

  • Townsend St & 5th St
  • Townsend St & 4th St
  • 5th St & Brannan St

Public transit stations close to Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is located at West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Mathilda (W).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Sunnyvale
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • El Camino & Mathilda (W)
  • Sunnyvale & McKinley (S)
  • Sunnyvale & McKinley (N)

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From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by bus and train

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. Next, take the 55 bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center (S) station to Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

88min$8.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 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 (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    De Anza College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Sunnyvale?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale in 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to San Jose Diridon station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by train?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma and Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale by train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Sunnyvale?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Sunnyvale?

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon station, which is closest to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • When is the first train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale?

    The first train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Francisco station at 8:55 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale costs $8.50.

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