What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to American River?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to American River is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to American River?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to American River is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and American River?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Berkeley to American River?

The distance between Berkeley and American River is 85 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to American River without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to American River without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $32.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to American River?

The train from Emeryville to Sacramento takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to American River train from?

Berkeley to American River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to American River?

The best way to get from Berkeley to American River is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Berkeley to American River train arrive?

Berkeley to American River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to American River?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to American River is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Berkeley to American River.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to American River?

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Where can I stay near American River?

There are 320+ hotels available in American River.

Berkeley to American River - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to American River by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 50m
$26–32
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h 46m
$14–26
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to American Rivercar 77.6 mi
1h 25m
$15–21
BART, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 24m
$58–407

Berkeley to American River by train (Amtrak)

106Weekly Trains

1h 50mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and American River, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $26–32 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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