What is the cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

How far is it from Stanford University to Berkeley?

The distance between Stanford University and Berkeley is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stanford University to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Stanford University to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Stanford University to Berkeley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Stanford University to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Berkeley is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Stanford University to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 787+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Stanford University to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, 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.

Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 15m
$16–23
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
3h 14m
$7–14
Bus, BART via El Camino Real & Linden Ave
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
3h 6m
$13–18
Drive 40.8 mi
1. Drive from Stanford University to Berkeleycar 40.8 mi
55 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Berkeleytaxi 40.8 mi
55 min
$150–180

Stanford University to Berkeley by foot, bus, train, and subway

303Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stanford University to Berkeley.

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Distance: 48.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Berkeley. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Downtown Berkeley via On Santa Teresa Street @ Thornton Center, University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, and Millbrae in around 3h 6m.

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