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

The cheapest way to get from California to Berkeley is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 15m.

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 $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between California and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Berkeley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

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 408 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 which takes 8h 35m and costs $65 - $100.

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

The bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeley takes 8h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the California to Berkeley bus from?

California to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 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?

Book your California to Berkeley train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your California to Berkeley bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

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

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeleybus FlixBus N2003
8h 35m
$65–100
Drive 374.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Berkeleycar 374.1 mi
6h 15m
$62–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
11h 40m
$250–400
Bus via North Hollywood Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0800
11h 13m
$69–106

California to Berkeley by bus (Flixbus)

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 406.1 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeley once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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