How to get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus?

From Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Macarthur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

80min
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Macarthur
    ID 900309
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus via RED, YELLOW and Y

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Macarthur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

93min
BART - RED
BART - RED
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Macarthur
    ID 900309
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia

The distance between Downtown Berkeley and Benicia is approximately 31.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Benicia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia

To check the BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Berkeley) and destination (Benicia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus via RED, YELLOW and Y

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia you’ll need to take 2 BART lines and one bus line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Macarthur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

93min
BART - RED
BART - RED
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Macarthur
    ID 900309
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, BART line YELLOW, Bus line Y.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using BART line RED, BART line YELLOW, Bus line Y.

  • Is there a direct BART between Downtown Berkeley and Benicia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 BART lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia?

    The ORANGE BART line goes from OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to Macarthur station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Macarthur station near Benicia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Berkeley to Benicia by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Berkeley and Benicia by BART and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Downtown Berkeley to get to Benicia?

    Get on the ORANGE BART from the OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Downtown Berkeley and Benicia?

    Get off the BART at the Macarthur stop, which is closest to Benicia.

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