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

The cheapest way to get from California to Berkeley is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Berkeley is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Main / 1st and arriving at Berkeley via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between California and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from California to Berkeley?

The distance between California and Berkeley is 409 miles. The road distance is 376.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Berkeley without a car is to bus via San Francisco Bus Station which takes 8h 33m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from California to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Berkeley bus from?

California to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the California to Berkeley train from?

California to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Berkeley?

The best way to get from California to Berkeley is to bus via San Francisco Bus Station which takes 8h 33m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the California to Berkeley bus arrive?

California to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Berkeley station.

Where does the California to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Berkeley is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from California to Berkeley.

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

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 741+ hotels available in Berkeley.

California to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Berkeley by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 33m
$68–130
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Berkeleybus FlixBus 2000
9h 34m
$52–92
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
11h 40m
$130–290
Drive 374.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Berkeleycar 374.1 mi
6h 15m
$69–99

California to Berkeley by bus and subway (Greyhound)

10Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Berkeley.

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Distance: 406.4 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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