How to get from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by bus and train?

Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station - Bus Schedule

The 296 bus from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station runs from 6:15 AM to 9:46 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by bus and train

To get from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station in Sunnyvale, take the 296 bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave station. Next, take the LIMITED train from Menlo Park station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from Atherton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station on the Moovit app.

38min$6.05
Bus - 296296
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    East Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station Sunnyvale
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station

The distance between Atherton and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station is approximately 10.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station 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 Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station

To check the bus and train schedule from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Atherton) and destination (Sunnyvale Caltrain Station), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 296, Train line LIMITED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The 296 bus line goes from Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave station near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Menlo Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Menlo Park station near Sunnyvale Caltrain Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by bus and train is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Atherton to get to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    Get on the 296 bus from the Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave stop near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Atherton and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    Get off the bus at the Menlo Park station, which is closest to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station.

  • When is the first train from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The first train from Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station in Sunnyvale is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the Menlo Park station at 10:41 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The ride from Atherton to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station costs $6.05.

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