There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Alum Rock by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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BART
best- Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to MilpitasOrange-S
1h 29m$10–12Drive 46 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkeley to Alum Rock46 mi
55 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Berkeley to San Jose Diridon StationFlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Francis & McKee64A / ...
2h 41m$12–87Taxi
- Take the taxi from Berkeley to Alum Rock46 mi
55 min$170–210
Berkeley to Alum Rock by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Alum Rock is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Alum Rock is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Alum Rock. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at Francis & McKee via San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Alum Rock station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Alum Rock Station via Milpitas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Berkeley and Alum Rock is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Alum Rock without a car is to BART which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Berkeley to Alum Rock, including transfers.
Berkeley to Alum Rock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.
Berkeley to Alum Rock train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.
Berkeley to Alum Rock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Alum Rock, CA, USA?
BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitas every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berkeley to Francis & McKee via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose Diridon in around 2h 41m.
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- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Berkeley to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9–85
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Francis & McKee
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Berkeley to Alum Rock train services, operated by BART, arrive at Milpitas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Alum Rock is 46 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Berkeley to Alum Rock.
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