What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Polk Street?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Polk Street is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Polk Street?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Polk Street is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Polk Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Francisco. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Polk Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Berkeley to Polk Street?

The distance between Berkeley and Polk Street is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Polk Street without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Polk Street without a car is to BART which takes 46 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Polk Street?

The BART from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Street takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Polk Street bus from?

Berkeley to Polk Street bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Polk Street train from?

Berkeley to Polk Street train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to Polk Street bus arrive?

Berkeley to Polk Street bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Berkeley to Polk Street train arrive?

Berkeley to Polk Street train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Polk Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Polk Street is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Berkeley to Polk Street.

Where can I stay near Polk Street?

There are 827+ hotels available in Polk Street.

Berkeley to Polk Street - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Polk Street by subway, bus (Amtrak), taxi, car, or cable car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Streetsubway Red-S
46 min
$3–5
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
56 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Polk Streettaxi 13.2 mi
20 min
$50–65
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Polk Streetcar 13.2 mi
20 min
$3–4
BART, cable car
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway Red-S
2. Take the cable car from California St & Davis St to California St & Larkin Stcablecar Ca
49 min
$5–6

Berkeley to Polk Street by subway, cable car, and foot

303Weekly Services

49 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.1 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Polk Street, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Francisco hourly, and the journey takes 30 min.

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