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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sunnyvaleby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sunnyvale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 36m
    $124–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    10h 57m
    $51–72

  3. Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 59m
    $52–97

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 24m
    $117–255

  5. Drive  349.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sunnyvalecar car 349.5 mi
    5h 54m
    $64–93

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 33m
    $483–767

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 58m
    $97–223

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 14m
    $82–484

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 19m
    $312–1,343

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 16m
    $201–739

  11. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    6h 13m
    $207–826

Los Angeles to Sunnyvale by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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