How to get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda by bus?

By bus

To get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to San Pablo Av & University Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 802 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART) station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

68min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Bus - 802802
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Cerrito Plaza BART

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 57900
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Jack London Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55111
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Downtown Oakland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 17th St (19th St BART)
    ID 50958
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Willie Stargell Av
    ID 50541
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 72M, 800 and 851

To get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Central Av & San Pablo Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 13th St station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

72min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Cerrito Plaza BART

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Av & San Pablo Av
    ID 52544
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Central Av
    ID 59596
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 56600
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 13th St
    ID 52673
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Willie Stargell Av
    ID 50541
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda

The distance between El Cerrito Plaza, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 10.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Cerrito Plaza

El Cerrito Plaza is located at El Cerrito Plaza, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Cerrito Plaza BART.

BART stations close to El Cerrito Plaza:

  • North Berkeley

Train stations close to El Cerrito Plaza:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to El Cerrito Plaza:

  • El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
  • Fairmount Av & Richmond St

Public transit stations close to Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Midway Av & Orion St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • West Oakland

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 72M, 800 and 851

To get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Central Av & San Pablo Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 13th St station to Webster St & Willie Stargell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

72min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from El Cerrito Plaza BART

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Av & San Pablo Av
    ID 52544
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Central Av
    ID 59596
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 56600
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 13th St
    ID 52673
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Willie Stargell Av
    ID 50541
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 72M, Bus line 802, Bus line 851.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 72M, Bus line 800, Bus line 851.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito Plaza and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda?

    The 72M bus line goes from El Cerrito Plaza BART station near El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito to Jack London Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alameda station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda by bus?

    The total travel time between El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Cerrito Plaza to get to Alameda?

    Get on the 72M bus from the El Cerrito Plaza BART stop near El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Cerrito Plaza and Alameda?

    Get off the bus at the Alameda stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the last BART from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda?

    The last BART from El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the Berryessa/North San Jose - Richmond line. It leaves the El Cerrito Plaza station at 8:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda?

    The ride from El Cerrito Plaza to Alameda costs $5.00.

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