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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Berkeley is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Berkeley is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from San Jose to Berkeley?

The distance between San Jose and Berkeley is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Berkeley without a car is to BART which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeley takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Jose to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Berkeley?

The best way to get from San Jose to Berkeley is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $20 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the San Jose to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Jose to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the San Jose to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Berkeley is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Jose to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Berkeley?

Book your San Jose to Berkeley train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 670+ hotels available in Berkeley.

San Jose to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Berkeley by subway, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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 Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway Orange-N
1h 5m
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 35m
Drive 45.3 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Berkeleycar 45.3 mi
52 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Berkeleytaxi 45.3 mi
52 min
$160–200
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
1h 20m
$17–20

San Jose to Berkeley by subway

394Weekly Subways

1h 5mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Berkeley.

Launch map view

Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Emeryville 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 35m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.