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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Lafayette is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Lafayette is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Lafayette?

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

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Lafayette?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Lafayette is 62 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Lafayette without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Lafayette train from?

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

Where does the Sunnyvale to Lafayette train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Lafayette is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Sunnyvale to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 322+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Sunnyvale to Lafayette - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Lafayette by train, subway, bus, or car

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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 Lafayettesubway Yellow-N
2h 2m
$27–35
Drive 50.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Lafayettecar 50.3 mi
58 min
$10–14
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Lafayettesubway Yellow-N
2h 40m
$13–23
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
3. Take the subway from San Bruno to Lafayettesubway
3h 27m
$10–18

Sunnyvale to Lafayette by train and subway

326Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Lafayette. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to Lafayette. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Lafayette via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2h 40m.

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