What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to California?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to California is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $65 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to California?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to California is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Berkeley to California?

The distance between Berkeley and California is 387 miles. The road distance is 376.1 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to California without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to California without a car is to BART and bus via San Jose which takes 8h 14m and costs $55 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to California?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Berkeley to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to California train from?

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

Train or bus from Berkeley to California?

The best way to get from Berkeley to California is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Berkeley to California train arrive?

Berkeley to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to California is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Berkeley to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to California?

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Where can I stay near California?

There are 3396+ hotels available in California.

Berkeley to California - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to California by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

BART, bus via San Jose
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 14m
$60–65
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 18m
$50–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 32m
$70–95
Drive 373.9 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Los Angelescar 373.9 mi
6h 14m
$69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
9h 51m
$52–173

Berkeley to California by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to California.

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Distance: 384.5 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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