How to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by bus?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley - Bus Schedule

The W bus from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley runs from 4:25 PM to 6:10 PM, with departures every 20-25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by bus

To get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the W bus from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station to I-80 Fwy & Toll Plaza (East Bound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL bus and finally take the 22 bus from Mandela Pkwy & W Grand Av station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus schedule from San Francisco Transbay Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

72min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Bus - NLNL
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Bay Farm Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-80 Fwy & Toll Plaza (East Bound)
    ID 56925
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - NLNL
    Wait for bus
    NL
    Eastmont Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Grand Ave & Mandela Parkway
    ID 53504
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mandela Pkwy & W Grand Av
    ID 53161
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 12.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line NL, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

    The W bus line goes from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station near San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District to I-80 Fwy & Toll Plaza (East Bound) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till I-80 Fwy & Toll Plaza (East Bound) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco Transbay Terminal to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the W bus from the Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck stop near San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Berkeley?

    Get off the bus at the I-80 Fwy & Toll Plaza (East Bound) stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley?

    The ride from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Berkeley costs $8.25.

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