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How to get fromBerkeley to San Francisco Bay Areaby subway, tram, ferry, or unknown

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

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  1. BART, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 34m

  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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Berkeley to San Francisco Bay Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Area. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco Bay Area via Embarcadero, Market St & Beale St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 53m.

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