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How to get fromTucson to Sunnyvaleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Sunnyvale by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeTUS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
    5h 23m
    $78–369

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San JosetrainCoast Starlight
    20h 44m
    $144–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink ElephantbusNogales
    22h 20m
    $97–145

  4. Drive 833.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Sunnyvalecar833.1 mi
    13h 35m
    $152–220

  5. Fly Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeTUS - SJC
    6h 15m
    $116–608

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePHX - SJC
    5h 46m
    $231–643

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePHX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
    6h 13m
    $448–1,004

  8. Fly Tucson to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeTUS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
    8h
    $118–663

  9. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePHX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
    7h 31m
    $233–698

  10. Bus via Nogales

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to NogalesbusSan José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to San JosebusGuadalajara
    26h 33m
    $108–175

Tucson to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 20h 44m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant once daily. Tickets cost $150–180 and the journey takes 18h 20m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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