What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at El Camino & Mathilda via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Sunnyvale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

The distance between San Carlos and Sunnyvale is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Sunnyvale without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale without a car is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

The Caltrain from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Sunnyvale bus from?

San Carlos to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Sunnyvale train from?

San Carlos to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the San Carlos to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

San Carlos to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the San Carlos to Sunnyvale train arrive?

San Carlos to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Sunnyvale is 17 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from San Carlos to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 523+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

San Carlos to Sunnyvale - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Carlos to Sunnyvale by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
25 min
$5–7
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Mathildabus 22
1h 32m
$4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Sunnyvaletaxi 17.3 mi
20 min
$65–80
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from San Carlos to Sunnyvalecar 17.3 mi
20 min
$4–5

San Carlos to Sunnyvale by train

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to El Camino & Mathilda via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 1h 32m.

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