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Berkeley - Fairfield Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Berkeley and Fairfield. The average train journey from Berkeley to Fairfield takes 59 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 57 minutes.

Distance29 mi (47 km)
Fastest train0h 57m
Lowest priceMX$322.02
Trains per day12
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Capitol Corridor
Train lines2

Price trends for trains from Berkeley to Fairfield

Average prices by travel date

MX$508MX$339MX$169AprMay

Monthly avg. prices

MX$424MX$339MX$254MX$169MX$85JJASONDJFMAM

Prices as travel date approaches

MX$424MX$339MX$254MX$169MX$853020100

Which train should you take from Berkeley to Fairfield?

2 train services operate from Berkeley to Fairfield. Amtrak Capitol Corridor usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak10h 58mMX$322.02
Amtrak Capitol Corridor121h 0mMX$322.02
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Berkeley to Fairfield every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from MX$322.

  • 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. Most Capitol Corridor trips make the journey from Berkeley to Fairfield in about 1 hours and 0 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Berkeley and Fairfield is approximately 29 miles, or 47 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 57 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Fairfield.

Trains departing from Berkeley to Fairfield tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Berkeley at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Berkeley to Fairfield.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Fairfield to Berkeley.

City Information

Berkeley

Berkeley, CA, US - BKY-0

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Berkeley is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to the popular University of California. It has an ethnically diverse community and numerous culinary and art attractions as a college city. Make the most of your trip with a visit to their unique museums, like the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, the Berkeley Art Museum, and the Pacific Film Archive.

The Lawrence Hall of Science offers a planetarium and hands-on exhibits for families. Berkeley is also home to gorgeous parks and green spaces, like the 2000-acre Tilden Regional Park and Adventure Playground. Berkeley is the center of entertainment in California, with the exciting nightlife attracting students and young professionals. Food is an important part of this city, as you can explore the ethnic restaurants and food trucks. Look out for shows held in the Greek Theatre, or explore their ever-growing craft beer scene. Downtown Berkeley is the entertainment district of this college city.

If you're visiting Berkeley, you can do so by train from 85 other cities or bus from 38 cities. The bus lines are provided by FlixBus, while Amtrak supplies most of the train routes. In the town, you can move around with public transit, with student-friendly prices.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Berkeley?

Main departure station: 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St

There is one train station in Berkeley.

All train stations in Berkeley:

  • 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St

Where is the train station in Fairfield?

Main arrival station: 4921 Vanden Road

Fairfield has one train station.

All train stations in Fairfield:

  • 4921 Vanden Road

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