There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco State University to Berkeley by tram, subway, car, or taxi
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Tram, BART
best- Take the tram from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave to Metro Montgomery Station/Downtowntram M
- Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 10m$5–7Drive 18.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco State University to Berkeleycar 18.7 mi
33 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Francisco State University to Berkeleytaxi 18.7 mi
33 min$70–85
San Francisco State University to Berkeley by foot, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco State University to Berkeley is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco State University to Berkeley is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco State University to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Montgomery Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between San Francisco State University and Berkeley is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco State University to Berkeley without a car is to tram and BART which takes 1h 10m and costs $5 - $7.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from San Francisco State University to Berkeley, including transfers.
San Francisco State University to Berkeley train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave station.
San Francisco State University to Berkeley train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Metro Montgomery Station/Downtown.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco State University to Berkeley is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from San Francisco State University to Berkeley.
There are 729+ hotels available in Berkeley.
What companies run services between San Francisco State University, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Francisco State University to Berkeley. However, you can walk to 19th Ave & Holloway Ave, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Downtown, walk to Montgomery Street, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco State University to Berkeley in around 33 min.
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from 19th Ave & Holloway Ave to Metro Montgomery Station/Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Montgomery Street to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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