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It is common for students/young professionals to utilize the public transportation in these areas and not have a car? I am moving to do a graduate internship in Sunnyvale (just for the summer) and I don't want to bring my car. Do people use the CalTrain, buses and light rail? Do they connect with each other? Are they safe? Also, does anyone have any names of specific apartment complexes that students live in and can walk to public transportation safely?

Hi everyone! I am moving from small-town Missouri to Sunnyvale CA for an graduate internship with Yahoo!... I am very excited about moving but I know NOTHING about living in the Bay area, or California for that matter. I have been looking for apartments/corporate housing with little luck. I know they are expensive, but geeze I cannot believe the prices! Does anyone know of any good areas to live in or areas to STAY AWAY from? Also, do people actively take public transportation or should I bring my car to that area? Any suggestions on areas to live in if I want to take caltrain or VTA (I am not sure if those are the correct names or not)? ANY suggestions or advice will be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you so much!