How to get from San Jose State University to Berkeley by BART and bus?

San Jose State University to Berkeley - Bus Schedule

The 500 bus from San Jose State University to Berkeley runs from 4:25 AM to 11:32 PM, with departures every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Jose State University to Berkeley by BART and bus

To get from San Jose State University to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 500 bus from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station to Berryessa Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 49 min. The ride fare is $12.35. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose State University may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

109min$12.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 51B51B
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Santa Clara & 6th (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    ID 909509
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & Allston Way
    ID 55555
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Rockridge BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose State University to Berkeley

The distance between San Jose State University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 47.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose State University 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.

BART And Bus schedule from San Jose State University to Berkeley

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Jose State University to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose State University) and destination (Berkeley), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose State University to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 500, BART line ORANGE, Bus line 51B.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose State University and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose State University to Berkeley?

    The 500 bus line goes from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station near San Jose State University in San Jose to Berryessa Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Berryessa Transit Center station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose State University to Berkeley by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between San Jose State University in San Jose and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose State University to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Santa Clara & 6th (E) stop near San Jose State University in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose State University and Berkeley?

    Get off the bus at the Berryessa Transit Center stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Jose State University to Berkeley?

    The ride from San Jose State University to Berkeley costs $12.35.

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