The average train between Orinda and El Cerrito takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Orinda to El Cerrito. 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 Orinda and El Cerrito. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orinda is at 3:54 PM which arrives into El Cerrito at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Orinda to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Orinda station and arriving at El Cerrito station via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Orinda to El Cerrito train services, operated by BART, depart from Orinda station.
Orinda to El Cerrito train services, operated by BART, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte station.
The distance between Orinda and El Cerrito is 12.3 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a subway from Orinda to El Cerrito Del Norte via MacArthur in around 28 min.