What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley is to BART which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Downtown Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley?

The distance between San Jose and Downtown Berkeley is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley without a car is to BART which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley?

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeley takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Downtown Berkeley train from?

San Jose to Downtown Berkeley train services, operated by BART, depart from Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Downtown Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Downtown Berkeley is 45 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Downtown Berkeley?

There are 729+ hotels available in Downtown Berkeley.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Downtown Berkeley by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway Orange-N
1h 6m
$8–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 25m
$9–17
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Downtown Berkeleycar 45.2 mi
52 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Downtown Berkeleytaxi 45.2 mi
52 min
$160–200

San Jose to Downtown Berkeley by subway

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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