What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Berkeley is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

The BART from Embarcadero to Downtown Berkeley takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley bus from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley train from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley train arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Downtown Berkeley station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

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San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley

Q: How do I travel from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley without a car is to BART which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.

There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by subway, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
28 min
$3–5
Drive 10.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley10.7 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
37 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley10.7 mi
17 min
$40–55

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by foot and subway

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Francisco to Emeryville hourly, and the journey takes 30 min.

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