How to get fromSan Francisco to Downtown Berkeleyby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Downtown Berkeley by subway, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
25 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Downtown Berkeleytaxi 12.5 mi
20 min
$45–60
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Downtown Berkeleycar 12.5 mi
20 min
$3–4

San Francisco to Downtown Berkeley by subway

303Weekly Subways

25 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Downtown 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.

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Berkeley(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Berkeley

Redwood Valley Railway(Opens in a new window)

The Redwood Valley Railway is a gauge miniature railway at Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, California.

Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round(Opens in a new window)

The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round is a menagerie carousel located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley and Oakland, in unincorporated Contra Costa County. It was built by the Herschell-Spillman Company of Tonawanda, New York in 1911, and it is one of the few antique carousels left in the United States. Before arriving at Tilden in 1948, the carousel had seen service at amusement parks in San Bernardino, Ocean Beach, and Los Angeles. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Children's Fairyland(Opens in a new window)

Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Lake Merritt. It was one of the earliest "themed" amusement parks in the United States. Fairyland includes 10 acre of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

Places to stay in Berkeley

SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hotel Shattuck Plaza(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Berkeley City Club Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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