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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to San Francisco is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to San Francisco is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Sunnyvale and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at 9th St & Folsom St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to San Francisco?

The distance between Sunnyvale and San Francisco is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $11.

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

The Caltrain from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Sunnyvale to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Mathilda station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sunnyvale to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus and line 292 bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Sunnyvale to San Francisco bus arrive?

Sunnyvale to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where does the Sunnyvale to San Francisco train arrive?

Sunnyvale to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to San Francisco is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Sunnyvale to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 835+ hotels available in San Francisco.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 4m
$8–11
Line 22 bus, bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
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 Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus 292 / ...
3h 33m
$6–13
Drive 40.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to San Franciscocar 40.5 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to San Franciscotaxi 40.5 mi
45 min
$140–180

Sunnyvale to San Francisco by train

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Distance: 38.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Mathilda to 9th St & Folsom St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 33m.

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