The average train between El Cerrito and Orinda takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from El Cerrito to Orinda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between El Cerrito and Orinda. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cerrito is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Orinda at 4:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

31 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from El Cerrito to Orinda. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito station and arriving at Orinda station via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
El Cerrito to Orinda train services, operated by BART, depart from El Cerrito Del Norte station.
El Cerrito to Orinda train services, operated by BART, arrive at Orinda station.
The distance between El Cerrito and Orinda is 12.3 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Orinda via MacArthur in around 30 min.