There are 3 ways to get from Carmichael to Berkeley by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Berkeley AmtrakCapitol Corridor
3h 7m$30–34Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Berkeley86.9 mi
1h 38m$16–23Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to 7Th St & H St129
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
4h 43m$24–36
Carmichael to Berkeley by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Berkeley is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Berkeley Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Carmichael and Berkeley is 96 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Berkeley without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Carmichael to Berkeley, including transfers.
Carmichael to Berkeley train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Mather Field/Mills Station.
Carmichael to Berkeley train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Berkeley is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Carmichael to Berkeley.
There are 765+ hotels available in Berkeley.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to North Berkeley via 7Th St & H St, 8Th St & I St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 4h 43m.
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- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Berkeley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to 7Th St & H St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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