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How to get fromPasadena to Berkeleyby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Pasadena to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 35m
    $105–220

  2. Bus, BART via San Jose

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway Orange-N
    9h 1m
    $57–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 5m
    $152–312

  4. Drive 375.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Berkeleycar car 375.1 mi
    6h 14m
    $69–99

  5. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 20m
    $344–1,423

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 59m
    $313–670

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    5h 14m
    $199–977

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5h 44m
    $66–364

  9. Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    5h 40m
    $255–771

  10. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    6h 3m
    $508–775

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 30m
    $64–126

  12. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Route 1
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway Orange-N
    9h 36m
    $57–67

Pasadena to Berkeley by tram, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.

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