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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Oakland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Oakland is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Oakland?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Oakland is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Oakland without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Sunnyvale to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Oakland train from?

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

Where does the Sunnyvale to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Oakland is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Sunnyvale to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 715+ hotels available in Oakland.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Oakland 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 Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 45m
$18–22
Drive 41.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Oaklandcar 41.2 mi
48 min
$8–11
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 9m
$11–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Oaklandtaxi 41.2 mi
48 min
$150–180
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 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
3h 6m
$8–16

Sunnyvale to Oakland by train and subway

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Distance: 50.6 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Oakland. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Oakland via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 9m.

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