Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Berkeley to San Francisco?

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While the train is the main method of transportation from Berkeley to San Francisco, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Berkeley to San Francisco

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There are usually 0 daily bus trips available from Berkeley to San Francisco.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Trains departing from Berkeley to San Francisco tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Berkeley to San Francisco?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Berkeley to San Francisco.  However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Berkeley to San Francisco?

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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Berkeley to San Francisco was $13.50. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. If you book your train tickets in advance, you may be able to snag an even cheaper deal!

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Berkeley to San Francisco?

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There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Francisco to Berkeley.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Berkeley to San Francisco?

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The distance between Berkeley and San Francisco is approximately 10 miles, or 17 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  1 hour  18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  35 minutes.  It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to San Francisco.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Berkeley at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in San Francisco?

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San Francisco has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in Berkeley?

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There is one train station in Berkeley.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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The average price of train tickets from Berkeley to San Francisco is pretty stable year-round. However, we still suggest buying your train tickets at least 48 hours prior to departure to avoid unexpected price hikes and the possibility of the train being sold out.

Question 13

Average prices by travel date

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The cost of a one-way train trip from Berkeley to San Francisco is expected to stay pretty stable over the next four weeks. No matter which day you travel, you can expect to pay about  for your ticket.

Question 14

Monthly average prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Berkeley to San Francisco stay pretty consistent throughout the year. You can expect to pay around  regardless of when you plan to travel.

Question 15

Need a return trip from San Francisco to Berkeley?

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Question 16

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.