What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Carlos is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Carlos is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Berkeley to San Carlos?

The distance between Berkeley and San Carlos is 40 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Carlos without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Berkeley to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Carlos bus from?

Berkeley to San Carlos bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Carlos train from?

Berkeley to San Carlos train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to San Carlos bus arrive?

Berkeley to San Carlos bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Berkeley to San Carlos train arrive?

Berkeley to San Carlos train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to San Carlos is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Berkeley to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 478+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Berkeley to San Carlos - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and line 292 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to San Carlos by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 40m
$16–20
Drive 35.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to San Carloscar 35.3 mi
43 min
$7–10
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus Ecr / ...
2h 45m
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to San Carlostaxi 35.3 mi
43 min
$130–160
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus Ecr / ...
1h 52m
$14–17

Berkeley to San Carlos by subway and train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 2h 45m.

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