What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Berkeley is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $70 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Berkeley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Emeryville via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

How far is it from San Diego to Berkeley?

The distance between San Diego and Berkeley is 462 miles. The road distance is 497.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from San Diego to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Berkeley bus from?

San Diego to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Berkeley train from?

San Diego to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Berkeley?

The best way to get from San Diego to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 11h 15m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the San Diego to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Diego to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Berkeley station.

Where does the San Diego to Berkeley train arrive?

San Diego to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Berkeley is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from San Diego to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Berkeley?

Book your San Diego to Berkeley train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Berkeley?

Book your San Diego to Berkeley bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 729+ hotels available in Berkeley.

San Diego to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Berkeley by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
2h 16m
$74–270
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 32m
$71–237
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Berkeleybus FlixBus N2003
11h 15m
$80–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
15h 36m
$142–343
Drive 494.2 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Berkeleycar 494.2 mi
8h 19m
$91–131
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 15m
$84–487
Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
13h 17m
$84–132

San Diego to Berkeley by bus (Flixbus)

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Berkeley once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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