How to get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by light rail and train?

From San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by light rail and train

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station in Sunnyvale, take the N light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to King St & 4th St station. Next, take the LIMITED train from San Francisco station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station on the Moovit app.

83min$11.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    10 yd • 1 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
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    West Evelyn Avenue
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by BART and train

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station in Sunnyvale, take the RED BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Millbrae station. Next, take the LIMITED train from Millbrae station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $12.40. The light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station on the Moovit app.

96min$12.40
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    West Evelyn Avenue
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station

The distance between San Francisco and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station is approximately 41.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunnyvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station

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

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From San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by BART and train

To get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station in Sunnyvale, take the RED BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Millbrae station. Next, take the LIMITED train from Millbrae station to Sunnyvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $12.40. The light rail and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station on the Moovit app.

96min$12.40
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    Walk to
    Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    West Evelyn Avenue
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Train line LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LIMITED.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The N light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Caltrain/Ballpark station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caltrain/Ballpark station near Sunnyvale Caltrain Station.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and Sunnyvale Caltrain Station by light rail and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    Get on the N light rail from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station?

    The ride from San Francisco to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station costs $11.25.

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