How to get from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley by BART and light rail?

From San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley by BART and light rail

To get from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley in Berkeley, take the N light rail from King St & 4th St station to A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station. Next, take the RED BART from Embarcadero station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and light rail schedule from San Francisco Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

50min$8.05
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from King St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley

The distance between San Francisco Caltrain and Berkeley is approximately 14.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley by BART and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Berkeley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line N, BART line RED.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco Caltrain and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley?

    The N light rail line goes from King St & 4th St station near San Francisco Caltrain in Soma to A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station near Berkeley.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley by light rail and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Caltrain and Berkeley by light rail and BART is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco Caltrain to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the N light rail from the King St & 4th St station near San Francisco Caltrain in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco Caltrain and Berkeley?

    Get off the light rail at the A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station, which is closest to Berkeley.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley?

    The ride from San Francisco Caltrain to Berkeley costs $8.05.

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