How to travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA

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Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 18 12Cheapest
Average price 18 16Cheapest
Average duration1h 20m40m
Direct Options
First departure4:30 AM4:30 AM
Last departure9:31 PM11:20 PM
No. of daily departures134
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • FlixBus
CO2 Consumption
per journey/passenger in kg
20.1 - 60.3 67 - 167.5

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from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA

How to get from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA by train, bus or flight.

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

Amtrak
11:30AM4h55
San Jose, CA
04:25PMBerkeley, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
11:30AM4h55
San Jose, CA
04:25PMBerkeley, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
03:15AM1h05
San Jose, CA
04:20AMBerkeley, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Berkeley from San Jose with Amtrak. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey from San Jose to Berkeley.

    FAQs: Travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA

    FAQs: 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 San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA.
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    There are 2 travel options from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA. You can take a bus or train.

    The cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Berkeley, CA:

    Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $22 (€19).

    The quickest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is by bus, which takes on average 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Getting to Berkeley, CA by train takes 1 h 18 min on average.

    The distance is approximately 42 miles (67 km) from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA.

    The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is:

    • 2 buses per day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA:

      The following travel companies offer services from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA:

      • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Berkeley, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
      • Travel with Amtrak to go to Berkeley, CA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA tickets on Omio for $19 (€16).

      Yes, there are direct routes from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Berkeley, CA with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Berkeley, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA, Stockton, CA, San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berkeley, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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