What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Berkeley?

The distance between Palo Alto and Berkeley is 49 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Berkeley train from?

Palo Alto to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Berkeley train arrive?

Palo Alto to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Berkeley is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Palo Alto to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 787+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Palo Alto to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 49m
$17–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 14m
$6–9
Drive 38.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Berkeleycar 38.4 mi
49 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Berkeleytaxi 38.4 mi
49 min
$140–170

Palo Alto to Berkeley by train and subway

303Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Berkeley.

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Distance: 48.3 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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