What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 2nd St and Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Berkeley and Silicon Valley is 47 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Silicon Valley bus from?

Berkeley to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mission St & 2nd St station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Silicon Valley train from?

Berkeley to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Berkeley to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Station.

Where does the Berkeley to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Berkeley to Silicon Valley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Silicon Valley is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Berkeley to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 529+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Berkeley to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Silicon Valley by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 45m
$16–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Daly City BART Stationbus 14R
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 40m
$4–6
Drive 38.1 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Silicon Valleycar 38.1 mi
50 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Silicon Valleytaxi 38.1 mi
50 min
$140–170

Berkeley to Silicon Valley by subway and train

303Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.9 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Emeryville to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Francisco, Mission St & 2nd St, and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 40m.

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