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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Berkeley is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Berkeley Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Berkeley?

The distance between Sacramento and Berkeley is 83 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $27 - $32.

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

The train from Sacramento to Berkeley Station takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Berkeley train from?

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Berkeley is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $27 - $32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Sacramento to Berkeley train arrive?

Sacramento to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Berkeley Station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Berkeley is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Sacramento to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Berkeley?

Book your Sacramento to Berkeley train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 779+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Sacramento to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Berkeley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
1h 34m
$27–32
Drive 76.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Berkeleycar 76.5 mi
1h 24m
$14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus R
2h 31m
$19–33
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 14m
$43–267

Sacramento to Berkeley by train (Amtrak)

92Weekly Trains

1h 34mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.6 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Berkeley Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–32 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to North Berkeley via Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 2h 31m.

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