What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?

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

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Berkeley is 47 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Berkeley train from?

Silicon Valley to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Berkeley train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?

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

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 648+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Silicon Valley to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
1h 45m
$16–21
Drive 38.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Berkeley38.4 mi
49 min
$7–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
2h 30m
$13–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Berkeley38.4 mi
49 min
$140–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane BEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from Redwood City Station to OaklandFlixBus N2002
2h 47m
$10–91

Silicon Valley to Berkeley by train and subway

303Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Downtown Berkeley via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B, Redwood City Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2h 47m.

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