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How to get fromSan Mateo to Berkeleyby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. BART

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway Red-N
    1h 23m
    $15–19

  2. Line 292 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2h 28m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Berkeleycar car 29.3 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Berkeleytaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    38 min
    $100–130

San Mateo to Berkeley by train and subway

Calendar303Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

BART operates a subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–15 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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