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How to get fromBerkeley to San Francisco Bayby subway, ferry, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Berkeley to San Francisco Bay by subway, ferry, or unknown

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  1. BART, ferry, travel via Market St & Main St

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    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    1h 47m

  2. BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 6m

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  • Distance: 26.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco Bay via Embarcadero, Market St & Beale St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 6m.

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