How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, while a flight costs an average of $630.

Distance: 346 miles (558 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is a bus with an average price of $123 (€103).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA:

A bus is $187 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $310 (€260).

A bus is $507 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $630 (€528).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

Train takes on average 11h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Berkeley, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users.

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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    3:13 AM12h48
    Los Angeles, CA
    4:01 PMBerkeley, CA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    3:13 AM12h48
    Los Angeles, CA
    4:01 PMBerkeley, CA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    7:05 AM7h05
    Los Angeles, CA
    2:10 PMBerkeley, CA
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    2:13 AM12h48
    Los Angeles, CA
    3:01 PMBerkeley, CA
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak
    2:13 PM12h01
    Los Angeles, CA
    2:14 AMBerkeley, CA
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA

Travel to Berkeley, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Berkeley, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is a bus with an average price of $123 (€103).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA:

A bus is $187 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $310 (€260).

A bus is $507 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $630 (€528).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

Train takes on average 11h 59m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is approximately 346 miles (558 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA is:
  • Around 146 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Berkeley, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Berkeley, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, CitizenPlane, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Berkeley, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Berkeley, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 35 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Berkeley, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Sacramento, CA, Davis, CA, San Jose, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berkeley, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Berkeley, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Berkeley, CA, including its vibrant arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, and notable attractions like the University of California campus and Tilden Regional Park, plan for a stay of about 2 to 3 days.
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