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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Francisco is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Francisco is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berkeley and arriving at San Francisco. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Berkeley to San Francisco?

The distance between Berkeley and San Francisco is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The BART from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Street takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Berkeley to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.

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

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

Where does the Berkeley to San Francisco bus arrive?

Berkeley to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Berkeley to San Francisco train arrive?

Berkeley to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to San Francisco is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Berkeley to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berkeley to San Francisco?

Book your Berkeley to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 830+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Berkeley to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to San Francisco by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Streetsubway Red-S
27 min
$3–5
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berkeley to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
45 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to San Franciscotaxi 13.4 mi
20 min
$50–65
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to San Franciscocar 13.4 mi
20 min
$3–4

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Powell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Berkeley to San Francisco once daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 45 min.

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