There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 11m$34–82Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Sunnyvalecar 122.5 mi
2h 27m$23–33Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Mathildabus 22
7h 38m$44–50Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 31m$44–246
Carmichael to Sunnyvale by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at El Camino & Mathilda via Arden Fair Mall & Terminal, Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Carmichael and Sunnyvale is 150 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Carmichael to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Sunnyvale is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 38m.
Carmichael to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Sunnyvale is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Carmichael to Sunnyvale.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to El Camino & Mathilda via Arden Way & Heritage Ln, Arden Fair Mall & Terminal, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Mathilda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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