What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 3h 35m and costs $75 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles 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 9h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Berkeley?

The distance between Los Angeles and Berkeley is 383 miles. The road distance is 376.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Berkeley bus from?

Los Angeles to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Berkeley train from?

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

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Berkeley bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Berkeley train arrive?

Los Angeles to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Berkeley is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Los Angeles to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Berkeley?

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

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Los Angeles to Berkeley - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, 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.

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
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1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 52m
$49–227
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2002 / ...
8h 51m
$58–96
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
11h 40m
$130–290
Drive 374.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Berkeleycar 374.1 mi
6h 15m
$69–99
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 35m
$75–466
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 42m
$56–350
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BUR - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 49m
$288–1,023
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
4h 40m
$63–356
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
4h 38m
$82–482
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
5h 15m
$64–403
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h
$63–137

Los Angeles to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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Distance: 381 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

Bus (Flixbus)

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 374.1 mi

Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

Bus via San Jose

Los Angeles to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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Subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley

Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley

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