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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at El Camino & Mathilda via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Sunnyvale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from San Mateo to Sunnyvale?

The distance between San Mateo and Sunnyvale is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Sunnyvale without a car is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8.

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

The Caltrain from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Mateo to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Mateo to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Sunnyvale is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the San Mateo to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Mateo to Sunnyvale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Mateo to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Sunnyvale is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Mateo to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 523+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

San Mateo 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 Mateo to Sunnyvale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
35 min
$6–8
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Mathildabus 22
1h 54m
$4–8
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from San Mateo to Sunnyvalecar 22.7 mi
26 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Sunnyvaletaxi 22.7 mi
26 min
$85–110

San Mateo to Sunnyvale by train

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to El Camino & Mathilda via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 1h 54m.

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