What is the cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Berkeley is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Bruno to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Berkeley is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd and arriving at Emeryville via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between San Bruno and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Bruno and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from San Bruno to Berkeley?

The distance between San Bruno and Berkeley is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Bruno to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from San Bruno to Berkeley without a car is to BART which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Bruno to Berkeley?

The BART from San Bruno to Downtown Berkeley takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Berkeley bus from?

San Bruno to Berkeley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd station.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Berkeley train from?

San Bruno to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, depart from San Bruno station.

Where does the San Bruno to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Bruno to Berkeley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.

Where does the San Bruno to Berkeley train arrive?

San Bruno to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Downtown Berkeley station.

Can I drive from San Bruno to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Berkeley is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from San Bruno to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 765+ hotels available in Berkeley.

San Bruno to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via BART, line 292 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Bruno to Berkeley by subway, bus (Amtrak), 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.

BART
best
1. Take the subway from San Bruno to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
51 min
$5–7
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 14m
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to Berkeleycar 22.4 mi
31 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to Berkeleytaxi 22.4 mi
31 min
$85–110

San Bruno to Berkeley by subway

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51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from San Bruno to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Emeryville via Mission St & 1st St and San Francisco in around 2h 14m.

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