How to get from Kensington to Albany by bus?

By bus

To get from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 79 bus from Colusa Av & OAK View Av station to The Alameda & Solano Av station. Next, take the 18 bus from Solano Av & the Alameda station to Solano Av & Kains Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

16min$4.50
Bus - 7979
Bus - 1818
Walk to Albany
Leaves from Colusa Av & OAK View Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Rockridge BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Alameda & Solano Av
    ID 57735
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Av & the Alameda
    ID 51251
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Village, Albany
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solano Av & Kains Av
    ID 55395
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Albany
    Walk to
    Albany
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 79 and 72

To get from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 79 bus from Colusa Av & OAK View Av station to El Cerrito Plaza BART station. Next, take the 72 bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

26min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Colusa Av & OAK View Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colusa Av & OAK View Av
    ID 58116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 51177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 57900
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Jack London Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 56688
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Albany

The distance between Kensington, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 2.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Albany 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Colusa Av & Thousand Oaks Blvd.

BART stations close to Kensington:

  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • North Berkeley
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Colusa Av & Thousand Oaks Blvd
  • Colusa Av & OAK View Av
  • Colusa Av & Fairmount Av

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

Albany is located at Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Castro St.

BART stations close to Albany:

  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • Downtown Berkeley
  • North Berkeley

Train stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • San Pablo Av & Castro St
  • San Pablo Av & Solano Av
  • Solano Av & Kains Av

Ferry stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Ca

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 79 and 72

To get from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 79 bus from Colusa Av & OAK View Av station to El Cerrito Plaza BART station. Next, take the 72 bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

26min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Colusa Av & OAK View Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colusa Av & OAK View Av
    ID 58116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 51177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 57900
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Jack London Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 56688
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Albany?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Albany?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 79 bus line goes from Rockridge BART station near Kensington to The Alameda & Solano Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till The Alameda & Solano Av station near Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kensington to get to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 79 bus from the Rockridge BART stop near Kensington in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kensington and Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the The Alameda & Solano Av stop, which is closest to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the first bus from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The first bus from Kensington to Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Solano - Shattuck - MLK Jr.. It leaves the Solano Av & Santa Fe Av stop at 5:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kensington to Albany?

    The ride from Kensington to Albany costs $4.50.

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