What is the cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to California?

The cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to California is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito to California?

The fastest way to get from El Cerrito to California is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito and California?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cerrito station to California station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between El Cerrito and California?

No, there is no direct train from El Cerrito to California. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Los Angeles via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from El Cerrito to California?

The distance between El Cerrito and California is 392 miles. The road distance is 381.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Cerrito to California without a car?

The best way to get from El Cerrito to California without a car is to BART and bus via San Jose which takes 8h 24m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from El Cerrito to California?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from El Cerrito to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cerrito to California bus from?

El Cerrito to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the El Cerrito to California train from?

El Cerrito to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from El Cerrito to California?

The best way to get from El Cerrito to California is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the El Cerrito to California bus arrive?

El Cerrito to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the El Cerrito to California train arrive?

El Cerrito to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Cerrito to California?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cerrito to California is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from El Cerrito to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3017+ hotels available in California.

El Cerrito to California - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cerrito to California by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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BART, bus via San Jose
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 24m
$56–77
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 39m
$143–314
Drive 378.9 mi
1. Drive from El Cerrito to Los Angelescar 378.9 mi
6h 16m
$70–100
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 40m
$61–128
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 28m
$61–87

El Cerrito to California by subway and bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between El Cerrito, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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