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

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

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Mathilda (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

95min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 2222
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Mathilda (E)
    ID 60365
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

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
    350 yd • 5 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
    0.81 mi • 17 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) and Sunnyvale is approximately 39.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale

To check the bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Sunnyvale), 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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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. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

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
    350 yd • 5 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
    0.81 mi • 17 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 95 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 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. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Sunnyvale.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Sunnyvale by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 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 stop, which is closest to Sunnyvale.

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

    The last train from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale is the San Francisco Caltrain Northbound - Tamien Caltrain Northbound line. It leaves the San Francisco station at 5:05 PM.

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

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Sunnyvale costs $11.00.

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