What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $370 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley is to bus and fly and BART which takes 8h and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Emeryville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Berkeley is 2144 miles. The road distance is 2353.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Berkeley train from?

Ann Arbor to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 3h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 10:14 AM in Ann Arbor and 7:14 AM in Berkeley.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Berkeley train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Berkeley is 2354 miles. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Ann Arbor to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Berkeley?

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 768+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Ann Arbor to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, BART, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Berkeley by bus, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)DTW - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
8h
$118–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
2d 8h
$221–507
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to EmeryvilleCalifornia Zephyr
2d 10h
$267–1,427
Drive 2,340.3 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Berkeley2,340.3 mi
36h 12m
$428–617
Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)DTW - OAK
9h 20m
$190–364
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)DTW - SJC
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
8h 46m
$187–780
Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)DTW - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
10h 1m
$236–471

Ann Arbor to Berkeley by bus and subway

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2d 8hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,132 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to North Berkeley via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Emeryville via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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