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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to fly and BART which costs $110 - $490 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 8h 17m and costs $110 - $490.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Chicago Union Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Detroit to Berkeley?

The distance between Detroit and Berkeley is 2137 miles. The road distance is 2395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $220 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Detroit to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Berkeley train from?

Detroit to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Detroit to Berkeley is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $900 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 11:32 AM in Detroit and 8:32 AM in Berkeley.

Where does the Detroit to Berkeley train arrive?

Detroit to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Berkeley is 2395 miles. It takes approximately 37h 3m to drive from Detroit to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 393+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Detroit to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
8h 17m
$113–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
2d 9h
$221–546
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2d 11h
$224–1,691
Drive 2,381.1 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Berkeleycar 2,381.1 mi
37h 3m
$435–628
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DTW - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
8h 45m
$232–1,015
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DTW - OAK
9h 44m
$195–859
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DTW - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
10h 14m
$251–1,040

Detroit to Berkeley by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

2d 9hAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,124.7 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to North Berkeley via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Downtown Berkeley via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 11h.

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