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How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley by BART, bus and train?

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley by BART, bus and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain 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 LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain 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 20 min. The ride fare is $14.95. The BART, bus and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

80min$14.95
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 51B51B
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    6 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 South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 35.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain 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 South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 51B.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain 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 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley?

    The LIMITED train line goes from Millbrae station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the Millbrae station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain 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 South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Berkeley costs $14.95.