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 which costs $55 - $65 and takes 7h 53m.

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 11m 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 386 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 which takes 7h 53m and costs $55 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 15m.

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 11m 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 3391+ 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, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
7h 53m
$60–65
Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
10h 37m
$43–184
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
12h 32m
$70–130
Drive 373.9 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Los Angeles373.9 mi
6h 11m
$69–99
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
10h 15m
$52–103

Berkeley to California by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

12h 32mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.4 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 9h.

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