What is the cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo?

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo?

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Alamo?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Walnut Creek via Millbrae and San Francisco International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Alamo?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Alamo is 71 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sunnyvale to Alamo without a car?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Alamo train from?

Sunnyvale to Alamo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Alamo train arrive?

Sunnyvale to Alamo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Alamo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Alamo is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Sunnyvale to Alamo.

Where can I stay near Alamo?

There are 297+ hotels available in Alamo.

Sunnyvale to Alamo - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Alamo by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 56m
$29–38
Drive 43.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Alamocar 43.2 mi
50 min
$8–12
Bus, BART via Oakland
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
3h 34m
$16–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Alamotaxi 43.2 mi
50 min
$140–180
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
4h 21m
$14–22

Sunnyvale to Alamo by train, subway, and bus

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Alamo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Alamo. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Walnut Creek, walk to Walnut Creek BART, then take the line 21 bus to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 3h 34m.

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