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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Berkeleyby unknown, ferry, tram, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Berkeley by unknown, ferry, tram, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram, BART via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    1h 28m

  2. Travel, ferry, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    1h 46m

  3. Travel, ferry, tram, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    1h 30m

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  • Distance: 19.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Berkeley. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Downtown Berkeley via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Battery St & Sacramento St, and Embarcadero in around 1h 46m.

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