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

There are 2 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Berkeley, CA including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is a bus with an average price of kr148.

This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA:

A bus is kr53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average kr201.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA is approximately 42 miles (68 km).

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

• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Berkeley, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Berkeley, CA by train.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Berkeley, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Stockton, CA, Oakland, 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.