The average train between San Mateo and Berkeley takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from San Mateo to Berkeley. 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 hourly between San Mateo and Berkeley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Mateo is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Berkeley at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from San Mateo station and arriving at Berkeley station via Downtown Berkeley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
San Mateo to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae station.
San Mateo to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Downtown Berkeley station.
The distance between San Mateo and Berkeley is 34.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
BART operates a subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–15 and the journey takes 1h.
