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

The cheapest way to get from California to Berkeley is to bus and BART which costs $55 - $65 and takes 7h.

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 11m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between California and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Emeryville via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

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 386 miles. The road distance is 376.5 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 and BART which takes 7h and costs $55 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union 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 train which takes 11h 40m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the California to Berkeley bus arrive?

California to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon 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 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 799+ hotels available in Berkeley.

California to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Berkeley by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan SandwichSan Fran
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown BerkeleyOrange-N
7h
$59–65
Bus, BART via San Jose
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San JoseGuadalajara
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown BerkeleyOrange-N
11h 34m
$51–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
11h 40m
$70–140
Drive 374.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Berkeley374.3 mi
6h 11m
$69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 55m

California to Berkeley by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

11h 40mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Berkeley.

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Distance: 383.5 mi
Duration: 7h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Emeryville via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose in around 8h 55m.

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