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How to get to Berkeley by train
- Routes
- 13
- Trips per day
- 130
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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Station Information
Popular train stations in Berkeley:
- 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
What train companies travel to Berkeley, CA?
Located in California, Berkeley is accessible by train from 13 other cities. You can choose from 130 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Berkeley on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Berkeley are also available.
Train companies serving Berkeley
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 194 | 9 hrs, 46 mins | $113.58 |
| Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 13 | 1 hr, 11 mins | $31.08 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Since 1991, Capitol Corridor has connected Auburn to San Jose, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and 15 other cities in Northern California. The route's convenient transport to various cities includes breathtaking scenery guaranteed to help pass the time. Each train offers onboard WiFi and a cafe car for the comfort of passengers, as well as ample bicycle and luggage storage.
Which train carrier has the best service to Berkeley?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Berkeley by train with Amtrak Capitol Corridor, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Capitol Corridor had the most comfortable train service to Berkeley, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Capitol Corridor at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Berkeley punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Capitol Corridor has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Berkeley, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
$7.09 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Berkeley, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Berkeley. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Berkeley was $7.09.
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$7.09
The main train station in Berkeley is 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Berkeley.
The closest airport to Berkeley is Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport (OAK), located 17.3 kilometres from the city centre of Berkeley.
Berkeley ranks number 23 among the most popular train destinations in California. Berkeley ranks number 95 among train destinations in the country. Berkeley ranks number 57 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 117 direct train schedules arriving in Berkeley each day.
The population of Berkeley is 120,972. It ranks number 28 by population in California. It ranks number 107 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Berkeley, under 60 miles, can cost as little as $7.09. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Berkeley starts at $42.52.
Solo travellers choose to travel by train to Berkeley for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.
The closest train station to the city centre of Berkeley is 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St, located just 2.5 kilometres away. Select 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Berkeley. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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