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How to get fromBerkeley to Alameda Countyby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Alameda County by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. BART, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Bay Fairsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Valley Ave & Case EBbus bus 8
    2h 15m
    $31–39

  2. Drive  36.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Alameda Countycar car 36.3 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 21 bus, line 35 bus

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to San Ramon Transit Centerbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Ramon Transit Center to Dublin Pleasanton BARTbus bus 35 / ...
    3h 32m
    $31–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Alameda Countytaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    49 min
    $130–160

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to Alameda County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Rockridge to Alameda County via Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek BART, San Ramon Transit Center, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, and Valley Ave & Case EB in around 3h 32m.

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