There are 11 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley by bus, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
best- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
5h 14m$251–769Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Berkeleybus FlixBus N2003
10h 50m$68–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
14h$118–292Drive 427.3 mi
- Drive from University of California, Riverside to Berkeleycar 427.3 mi
7h 9m$78–113Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
5h 42m$87–626Line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
6h 18m$196–824Bus, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram
- Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
6h 40m$94–516Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
7h 55m$227–776Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
8h 17m$123–373Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
7h 49m$189–814Train, bus
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
13h 58m$74–127
University of California, Riverside to Berkeley by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley is to line 1 bus and bus and fly and BART which takes 5h 14m and costs $250 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Berkeley via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between University of California, Riverside and Berkeley is 402 miles. The road distance is 429.8 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley, including transfers.
University of California, Riverside to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
University of California, Riverside to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Riverside to Berkeley is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley.
Book your University of California, Riverside to Berkeley bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Berkeley via Riverside and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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