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

The cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to Japantown is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from El Cerrito to Japantown is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito and Japantown?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cerrito station to Japantown. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Sacramento St via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between El Cerrito and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from El Cerrito to Japantown?

The distance between El Cerrito and Japantown is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cerrito to Japantown without a car is to BART which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

The BART from El Cerrito Del Norte to Powell Street takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

El Cerrito to Japantown bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.

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

El Cerrito to Japantown train services, operated by BART, depart from El Cerrito Del Norte station.

Where does the El Cerrito to Japantown bus arrive?

El Cerrito to Japantown bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where does the El Cerrito to Japantown train arrive?

El Cerrito to Japantown train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from El Cerrito to Japantown?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cerrito to Japantown is 16 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from El Cerrito to Japantown.

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 739+ hotels available in Japantown.

El Cerrito to Japantown - 4 ways to travel via BART, and line 580 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cerrito to Japantown by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Powell Streetsubway Red-S
36 min
$4–6
Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cerrito to Japantowncar 15.8 mi
22 min
$3–5
Line 580 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento Stbus 101
1h 19m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cerrito to Japantowntaxi 15.8 mi
22 min
$60–75

El Cerrito to Japantown by subway

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

BART operates a subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Powell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento St via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A in around 1h 19m.

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