How far away is Berkeley from SF?

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BART  •  27 min

  1. Take the BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Downtown Berkeley Red-N

$4 - $6

3 alternative options

Bus  •  43 min

  1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 32 to Shattuck Av & Kittredge St F / ...

$6 - $60

Taxi  •  19 min

  1. Take a taxi from San Francisco to Berkeley 21 km

$100 - $130

Drive  •  19 min

  1. Drive from San Francisco to Berkeley 21 km

$3 - $5

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San Francisco to Berkeley by subway

The subway journey time between San Francisco and Berkeley is around 27 min and covers a distance of around 22 km. Operated by BART, the San Francisco to Berkeley subway service departs from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arrives in Downtown Berkeley. Typically 342 subways run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

342 Weekly Subways

27 min Average Duration

$4 Cheapest Price

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Berkeley is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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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 19 min and costs $100 - $130.

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Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 32 and arriving at Shattuck Av & Kittredge St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

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Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Downtown Berkeley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

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How far is it from San Francisco to Berkeley?

The distance between San Francisco and Berkeley is 17 km. The road distance is 21 km.

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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 27 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

The BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Downtown Berkeley takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Francisco to Berkeley bus services, operated by AC Transit, depart from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 32 station.

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

San Francisco to Berkeley train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

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Where does the San Francisco to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Francisco to Berkeley bus services, operated by AC Transit, arrive at Shattuck Av & Kittredge St station.

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  • Distance: 16.8 km
  • Duration: 27 min

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

BART operates a vehicle from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Downtown Berkeley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4 - $6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, AC Transit operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 32 to Shattuck Av & Kittredge St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 - $9 and the journey takes 43 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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How far away is Berkeley from SF?

BART

Phone+1-510-464-6000Websitebart.gov

Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Downtown Berkeley
Ave. Duration27 minFrequencyEvery 30 minutesEstimated price$4 - $6Websitebart.gov

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How far away is Berkeley from SF?

AC Transit

Websiteactransit.org

Bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 32 to Shattuck Av & Kittredge St
Ave. Duration43 minFrequencyEvery 30 minutesEstimated price$3 - $9WebsiteAC Transit

How far away is Berkeley from SF?

Flixbus USA

Phone(855) 626-8585Websiteflixbus.com

Bus from San Francisco to Berkeley
Ave. Duration50 minFrequency4 times a dayEstimated price$6 - $60Schedules atflixbus.comAdult Standard Purchase$14 - $60Adult Advance Purchase$6 - $10

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Taxi from San Francisco to Berkeley

Ave. Duration19 minEstimated price$100 - $130

Yellow Cab
Phone+1 415.333.3333Websiteyellowcabsf.com
Taxi Bay Area
Phone+1 408-541-1515Websitetaxibayarea.com
SF Green Cab
Phone+1 415-626-4733Websitegreencabsf.com

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Where does the San Francisco to Berkeley train arrive?

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

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Can I drive from San Francisco to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Berkeley is 21 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from San Francisco to Berkeley.

How far apart are Berkeley and San Francisco?

Distance from Berkeley, CA to San Francisco, CA There are 10.40 miles from Berkeley to San Francisco in southwest direction and 13 miles (20.92 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 W route. Berkeley and San Francisco are 19 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

Is Berkeley in San Francisco a good place to live?

It's an ideal locale for job seekers; the median household income for Berkeley residents is well above the state and national averages. In addition, it presents residents with more affordable living options than San Francisco while remaining less than 30 minutes from the Golden Gate City.

Is Berkeley cheaper than SF?

The cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 18.7% higher than in Berkeley, CA.

Is Berkeley a part of San Francisco?

Berkeley (/ˈbɜːrkli/ BURK-lee) is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. ... .