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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to 12th Street / Oakland City CenterOrange-S / ...
29 min
$2–3
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Oakland Ferry Terminal5.7 mi
11 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Oakland Ferry Terminal5.7 mi
11 min
$25–30

Berkeley to Oakland Ferry Terminal by subway and foot

711Weekly Services

29 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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Oakland(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Oakland

University of California(Opens in a new window)

The University of California, Berkeley (also referred to as UC Berkeley, Berkeley, and Cal ) is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the oldest of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system (although UCSF was founded in 1864 and predates the establishment of the UC system) and is ranked as one of the world's leading research universities and the top public university in the United States.

Lake Merritt(Opens in a new window)

Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966. The lake features grassy shores; several artificial islands intended as bird refuges; an interpretive center called the Rotary Nature Center; a boating center where sailboats, canoes and rowboats can be rented and classes are held; and a fairy tale themed amusement park called Children's Fairyland. A popular walking and jogging path runs along its perimeter. The circumference of the lake is 3.4 mi and its area is 155 acre.

Embarcadero(Opens in a new window)

The Embarcadero is the eastern waterfront and roadway of the Port of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, along San Francisco Bay. It was constructed on reclaimed land along a three mile long engineered seawall, from which piers extend into the bay. It derives its name from the Spanish verb embarcar, meaning "to embark"; embarcadero itself means "the place to embark". The Central Embarcadero Piers Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2002.

Golden Gate Park(Opens in a new window)

Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1017 acres of public grounds. It is administered by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, which began in 1871 to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park. Configured as a rectangle, it is similar in shape but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York, to which it is often compared. It is over three miles (3 mi) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.5 mi) north to south. With 13 million visitors annually, Golden Gate is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States after Central Park in New York City, Lincoln Park in Chicago, and Balboa and Mission Bay Parks in San Diego.

Places to stay in Oakland

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hyatt House Emeryville(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Claremont Resort & Club(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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