How to get from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail?

From Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail

To get from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Old Ironsides Station station. Next, take the 55 bus from Old Ironsides Station (N) station to Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5555
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Ironsides Station
    ID PS_OLDI
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Ironsides Station (N)
    ID 61939
    90 yd • 2 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and 523

To get from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Lockheed Martin Station station. Next, take the 523 bus from Lockheed Martin Transit Center station to Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

65min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 523523
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lockheed Martin Station
    ID PS_LOCK
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lockheed Martin Transit Center
    ID PS_LMTC
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid San Jose State
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    15 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 Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale

The distance between Alder Station (N), Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale is approximately 11.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alder Station (N)

Alder Station (N) is located at Alder Station (N), Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is Tasman & Alder (W).

BART stations close to Alder Station (N):

  • Milpitas

Bus stations close to Alder Station (N):

  • Tasman & Alder (W)
  • Tasman & Alder (E)
  • Alder & McCarthy (S)

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 (E).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Sunnyvale
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • El Camino & Mathilda (E)
  • El Camino & Mathilda (W)
  • Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and 523

To get from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Lockheed Martin Station station. Next, take the 523 bus from Lockheed Martin Transit Center station to Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

65min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 523523
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lockheed Martin Station
    ID PS_LOCK
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lockheed Martin Transit Center
    ID PS_LMTC
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid San Jose State
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    15 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 Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 523.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Alder Station (N) and Sunnyvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station station near Alder Station (N) in Milpitas to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Alder Station (N) in Milpitas and Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale by light rail and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Alder Station (N) to get to Sunnyvale?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station station near Alder Station (N) in Milpitas.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Alder Station (N) and Sunnyvale?

    Get off the light rail at the Mountain View stop, which is closest to Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale?

    The ride from Alder Station (N) to Sunnyvale costs $2.50.

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