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

From Orinda to Berkeley by BART and bus

To get from Orinda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART 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 44 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

44min$6.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 51B51B
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Rockridge BART
    ID 51188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Orinda to Berkeley by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 79

To get from Orinda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 79 bus from College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School) station to Piedmont Av & Channing Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

54min$6.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 7979
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School)
    ID 59959
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piedmont Av & Channing Way
    ID 53677
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orinda to Berkeley

The distance between Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 8.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orinda 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 Orinda

Orinda is located at Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Moraga Way and Orchard Rd.

Bus stations close to Orinda:

  • Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
  • Moraga Way and Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
  • Moraga Way and Los Cerros

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 Piedmont Av & Channing Way.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Macarthur
  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Ashby Station

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Piedmont Av & Channing Way
  • College Av & Parker St
  • Channing at Bowditch

Related Routes

Alternative route from Orinda to Berkeley by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 79

To get from Orinda to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 79 bus from College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School) station to Piedmont Av & Channing Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

54min$6.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 7979
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School)
    ID 59959
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piedmont Av & Channing Way
    ID 53677
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 51B.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orinda 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 44 min.

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

    The 6 bus line goes from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station near Orinda to Orinda BART via St Marys College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Orinda BART via St Marys College station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Orinda and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Moraga Way and Orchard Rd stop near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Orinda BART via St Marys College stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Orinda to Berkeley costs $6.05.

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