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How to get fromCupertino to San Franciscoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cupertino to San Francisco by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stelling & Greenleaf to Sunnyvale Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 523
    2. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 36m
    $10–16

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to San Franciscocar car 43.6 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cupertino to San Franciscotaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    48 min
    $160–190

Cupertino to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cupertino to San Francisco. However, you can take the bus to Sunnyvale Transit Center, walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Cupertino to San Francisco in around 48 min.

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