What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego is to BART and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and University of California, San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and University of California, San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

How far is it from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

The distance between Berkeley and University of California, San Diego is 479 miles. The road distance is 484.8 miles.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to University of California, San Diego bus from?

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to University of California, San Diego train from?

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where does the Berkeley to University of California, San Diego bus arrive?

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Berkeley to University of California, San Diego train arrive?

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to University of California, San Diego is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

Book your Berkeley to University of California, San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near University of California, San Diego?

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Berkeley to University of California, San Diego

Q: How do I travel from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 12h 22m and costs $90 - $120.

Q: How long does it take to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego?

The best way to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 8m.

There are 10 ways to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego by subway, plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, tram
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
4h 16m
$53–237
BART, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Jose
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
12h 22m
$95–117
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
16h 46m
$104–151
Drive 482 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego482 mi
8h 4m
$88–128
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SFO - SAN
4h 36m
$65–353
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SFO - CLD
4h 6m
$121–378
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitas
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
5h 26m
$109–262
Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)STS - SAN
6h 48m
$95–486
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Berkeley to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus N2003 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
13h 8m
$80–157
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
14h 14m
$74–225

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Emeryville to University of California, San Diego via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and UCSD Central Campus Station in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego in around 13h 8m.

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There are 10 ways to get from Berkeley to University of California, San Diego by subway, plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, tram

BART, bus, train

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 482 mi

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

Bus (Greyhound)

Berkeley to University of California, San Diego by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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Subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Jose

Subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport

Subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitas

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Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

Train from Emeryville to Los Angeles

Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station

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