How to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley by BART, bus and train?

Silicon Valley to Berkeley - Train Schedule

The EXPRESS train from Silicon Valley to Berkeley departs once a day at 8:43 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 55 min.

From Silicon Valley to Berkeley by BART, bus and train

To get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the EXPRESS train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 51B bus from Shattuck Av & Allston Way station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $14.95. The BART, bus and train schedule from Silicon Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

115min$14.95

EXPRESS

51B

Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

1
Walk to train station
Palo Alto
ID palo_alto
0.71 mi • 15 min
2

Wait for train
EXPRESS
San Francisco
3
Ride to train station
Millbrae
21 min
4

Wait for BART
RED
SFO / SF / Richmond
5
Ride to BART station
Downtown Berkeley
60 min
6
Walk to bus station
Shattuck Av & Allston Way
ID 55555
30 yd • 1 min
7
51B
Wait for bus
51B
Rockridge BART
8
Ride to bus station
College at Haste
7 min
9
Walk to
Berkeley
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Silicon Valley to Berkeley

The distance between Silicon Valley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silicon Valley to Berkeley by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Silicon Valley to Berkeley

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Silicon Valley to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silicon Valley) and destination (Berkeley), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and train, 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, bus and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?
The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, BART line RED, Bus line 51B.
Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Berkeley?
No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.
Which train line goes from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?
The EXPRESS train line goes from Palo Alto station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
How long does it take to travel from Silicon Valley to Berkeley by train, BART and bus?
The total travel time between Silicon Valley in Palo Alto and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.
Where do I get on the train near Silicon Valley to get to Berkeley?
Get on the EXPRESS train from the Palo Alto station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Silicon Valley and Berkeley?
Get off the train at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Silicon Valley to Berkeley?
The ride from Silicon Valley to Berkeley costs $14.95.

Last updated on October 22, 2026

How to get from Silicon Valley to Berkeley by BART, bus and train?

Silicon Valley to Berkeley - Train Schedule

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