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How to get from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, bus and train?

From San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, bus and train

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

76min$14.60
BART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    De Anza College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, bus and train via RED, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 523

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 523 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

77min$14.60
BART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 523523
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid San Jose State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    4 min
  • 9
    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 International Airport to Sunnyvale

The distance between San Francisco International Airport and Sunnyvale is approximately 28.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco International Airport) and destination (Sunnyvale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, 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 BART, bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, bus and train via RED, LOCAL WEEKDAY and 523

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale you’ll need to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 523 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The BART, bus and train schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale on the Moovit app.

77min$14.60
BART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 523523
Walk to Sunnyvale
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunnyvale Transit Center (S)
    ID 61338
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid San Jose State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)
    ID 65901
    4 min
  • 9
    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 International Airport to Sunnyvale?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 523.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco International Airport and Sunnyvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale?

    The RED BART line goes from SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near San Francisco International Airport in Sfo to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Sunnyvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale by BART, train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport and Sunnyvale by BART, train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco International Airport to get to Sunnyvale?

    Get on the RED BART from the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near San Francisco International Airport in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco International Airport and Sunnyvale?

    Get off the BART at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Sunnyvale.

  • How much is the total BART, train and bus fare from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport to Sunnyvale costs $14.60.