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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Berkeley is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Berkeley is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at Berkeley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Powell Street and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Berkeley?

The distance between San Francisco and Berkeley is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Berkeley without a car is to BART which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The BART from Powell Street to Downtown Berkeley takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

San Francisco to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, depart from Powell Street station.

Where does the San Francisco to Berkeley bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to Berkeley train arrive?

San Francisco to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, arrive at Downtown Berkeley station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Berkeley is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from San Francisco to Berkeley.

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

Book your San Francisco to Berkeley bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 752+ hotels available in Berkeley.

San Francisco to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Berkeley by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
25 min
$3–5
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Berkeleybus FlixBus N2003
40 min
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Berkeleytaxi 12.5 mi
20 min
$45–60
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Berkeleycar 12.5 mi
20 min
$3–4

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

BART operates a subway from Powell Street to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Berkeley once daily. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 40 min.

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