How to get from Fairfield to Berkeley by BART and bus?

From Fairfield to Berkeley by BART and bus

To get from Fairfield to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 3 bus from Solano Town Center station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the ORANGE BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

141min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - RR
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Solano Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Town Center
    ID 75325
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairfield Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID 583
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    ID 904509
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfield to Berkeley by BART and bus via 3, R and RED

To get from Fairfield to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 3 bus from Solano Town Center station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the RED BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

148min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - RR
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Solano Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Town Center
    ID 75325
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairfield Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID 583
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    ID 904509
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfield to Berkeley

The distance between Fairfield, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 43.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield to Berkeley by BART and 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Gateway & Solano Mall by Sears Auto Center (Solano Mall).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Suisun-Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Gateway & Solano Mall by Sears Auto Center (Solano Mall)
  • Solano Town Center North Entrance
  • Solano Town Center

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:

  • Ashby Station
  • Ashby
  • Rockridge

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • College at Haste
  • Piedmont Av & Channing Way
  • Martinez Commons - Channing Way & Bowditch St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfield to Berkeley by BART and bus via 3, R and RED

To get from Fairfield to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 3 bus from Solano Town Center station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the RED BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

148min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - RR
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Solano Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Town Center
    ID 75325
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairfield Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID 583
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    ID 904509
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line R, BART line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line R, BART line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

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

    The 3 bus line goes from Solano Town Center station near Fairfield to Fairfield Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Fairfield Transportation Center station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Solano Town Center stop near Fairfield in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fairfield Transportation Center station, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Fairfield to Berkeley?

    The ride from Fairfield to Berkeley costs $2.40.

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