How to get fromCotati to Berkeleyby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotati to Berkeley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2h 15m
Drive 46.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotati to Berkeleycar 46.3 mi
54 min
$9–13
Line 44 bus, bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Adrian Dr & Bonnie Ave to E Washington St & Ellis Stbus 44
2. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
3h 42m
$30–68
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cotati to Berkeleytaxi 46.3 mi
54 min
$170–210

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Adrian Dr & Bonnie Ave to North Berkeley via E Washington St & Ellis St, Petaluma, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 3h 42m.

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Berkeley(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Berkeley

University of California(Opens in a new window)

The University of California, Berkeley (also referred to as UC Berkeley, Berkeley, and Cal ) is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the oldest of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system (although UCSF was founded in 1864 and predates the establishment of the UC system) and is ranked as one of the world's leading research universities and the top public university in the United States.

Lake Merritt(Opens in a new window)

Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966. The lake features grassy shores; several artificial islands intended as bird refuges; an interpretive center called the Rotary Nature Center; a boating center where sailboats, canoes and rowboats can be rented and classes are held; and a fairy tale themed amusement park called Children's Fairyland. A popular walking and jogging path runs along its perimeter. The circumference of the lake is 3.4 mi and its area is 155 acre.

Berkeley Marina(Opens in a new window)

The Berkeley Marina is the westernmost portion of the city of Berkeley, California, located west of the Eastshore Freeway (Interstate 80 and 580) at the foot of University Avenue on San Francisco Bay. Narrowly speaking, "Berkeley Marina" refers only to the city marina, but in common usage, it applies more generally to the surrounding area.

Tilden Regional Park(Opens in a new window)

Tilden Regional Park, also known as Tilden Park or Tilden, is a 2079 acre regional park in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is between the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge. Its main entrance is near Kensington, Berkeley, and Richmond. The park is contiguous with Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.

Places to stay in Berkeley

SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley(Opens in a new window)

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Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hotel Shattuck Plaza(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Berkeley City Club Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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