How to get from Alameda to Berkeley by bus?

By bus

To get from Alameda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to Webster St & Atlantic Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51A bus and finally take the 51B bus from College Av & Rockridge BART station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

62min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 51A51A
Bus - 51B51B
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webster St & Atlantic Av
    ID 59400
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Rockridge BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith Av & College Av
    ID 50484
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Rockridge BART
    ID 51188
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 8
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 96 and 6

To get from Alameda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. Next, take the 6 bus from Broadway & 12th St station to Telegraph Av & Haste St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

68min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 66
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St
    ID 53108
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telegraph Av & Haste St
    ID 51244
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to Berkeley

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 9.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Berkeley 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 Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal.

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

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

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is College at Haste.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Ashby Station
  • North Berkeley

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • College at Haste
  • Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College
  • Unit 2 College at Haste

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 96 and 6

To get from Alameda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. Next, take the 6 bus from Broadway & 12th St station to Telegraph Av & Haste St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

68min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 66
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St
    ID 53108
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telegraph Av & Haste St
    ID 51244
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 51A, Bus line 51B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 96 bus line goes from W Midway Av & Orion St station near Alameda to Dimond District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dimond District station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Alameda and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 96 bus from the W Midway Av & Orion St stop near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Alameda to Berkeley?

    The ride from Alameda to Berkeley costs $5.00.

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