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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley to Financial District by subway, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway Red-S
23 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley to Financial Districttaxi 11.7 mi
20 min
$45–55
Drive 11.7 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley to Financial Districtcar 11.7 mi
20 min
$3–4

Downtown Berkeley to Financial District by subway

303Weekly Subways

23 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley, CA, USA and Financial District, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcadero every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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