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How to get fromDowntown Berkeley to San Mateoby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley to San Mateo by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & 4th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    1h 30m
    $14–17

  2. Line 292 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    2h 26m
    $6–9

  3. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley to San Mateocar car 29.3 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley to San Mateotaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    40 min
    $100–130

Downtown Berkeley to San Mateo by subway and bus

Calendar303Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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