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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Oakland is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Oakland is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at 19th Street Oakland. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Berkeley to Oakland?

The distance between Berkeley and Oakland is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 11 min and costs .

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

The BART from Downtown Berkeley to 19th Street Oakland takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Oakland train from?

Berkeley to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Berkeley Station.

Where does the Berkeley to Oakland train arrive?

Berkeley to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Oakland is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Berkeley to Oakland.

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

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Oakland.

Berkeley to Oakland - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Oakland by subway, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

BART
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to 19th Street Oaklandsubway Orange-S / ...
11 min
Drive 5.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Oaklandcar 5.2 mi
10 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Oaklandtaxi 5.2 mi
10 min
$23–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
15 min

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to Oakland.

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Bay Area Rapid Transit operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to 19th Street Oakland every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min.

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