How to get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by light rail and train?

From San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by light rail and train

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale, take the N light rail from Embarcadero station to King St & 4th St station. Next, take the LOCAL train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

127min$10.20
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale, CA
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Embarcadero station to Berryessa / North San Jose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Santa Clara & 5th (W) station to El Camino & Mathilda (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

146min$10.85
Walk to BART stationBART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 500500
Bus - 2222
Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 5th (W)
    ID 60439
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Mathilda (W)
    ID 60485
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale, CA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA

The distance between San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale, CA, Sunnyvale is approximately 41.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by light rail and 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

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is San Francisco Ferry Terminal Gate B.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • San Francisco Ferry Building
  • San Francisco Ferry Terminal
  • The Embarcadero & Ferry Building

Ferry stations close to San Francisco:

  • San Francisco Ferry Terminal Gate B
  • San Francisco Ferry Terminal
  • San Francisco Ferry Building

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • California St & Drumm St

Public transit stations close to Sunnyvale, CA, Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, CA is located at Sunnyvale, CA, Sunnyvale and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale, CA:

  • Lawrence
  • Sunnyvale

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale, CA:

  • El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E)
  • El Camino & Sunnyvale (W)
  • El Camino & Pastoria (W)

Related Routes

From San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Embarcadero station to Berryessa / North San Jose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Santa Clara & 5th (W) station to El Camino & Mathilda (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

146min$10.85
Walk to BART stationBART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 500500
Bus - 2222
Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Embarcadero
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 5th (W)
    ID 60439
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Mathilda (W)
    ID 60485
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sunnyvale, CA
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale, CA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line N, Bus line LOCAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 500, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA?

    The N light rail line goes from Embarcadero station near San Francisco in Financial District, Sf to Caltrain/Ballpark station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caltrain/Ballpark station near Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Financial District, Sf and Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Sunnyvale, CA?

    Get on the N light rail from the Embarcadero station near San Francisco in Financial District, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Caltrain/Ballpark station, which is closest to Sunnyvale, CA in Sunnyvale.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA?

    The ride from San Francisco to Sunnyvale, CA costs $10.20.

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