How to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley by BART, bus and train?

From Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station 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 38 min. The ride fare is $14.95. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

98min$14.95
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 51B51B
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto Caltrain Station
    95 University Ave
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    21 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & Allston Way
    ID 55555
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Rockridge BART
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 47.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto Caltrain Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, BART line RED, Bus line 51B.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station 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 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from Millbrae station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto to Downtown Berkeley station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Downtown Berkeley station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Caltrain Station to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the Millbrae station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Berkeley?

    Get off the train at the Downtown Berkeley stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

    The ride from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley costs $14.95.

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