How to get from Stanford University to Berkeley by bus?

By bus

To get from Stanford University to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 851 bus from Broadway & 14th St (12th St BART) station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

214min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 851851
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 55503
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 14th St (12th St BART)
    ID 58222
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 51B

To get from Stanford University to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 51B bus from University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

232min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 51B51B
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way
    ID 57557
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way
    ID 55988
    20 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 Stanford University to Berkeley

The distance between Stanford University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 57.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University 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.

Public transit stations close to Stanford University

Stanford University is located at Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Gilbert Biological Sciences
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ David Packard Electrical Engineering

Public transit stations close to Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Ashby Station
  • North Berkeley
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College
  • College at Haste
  • Unit 2 College at Haste

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 397, 800 and 51B

To get from Stanford University to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to 11th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 51B bus from University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

232min$8.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 800800
Bus - 51B51B
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way
    ID 57557
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way
    ID 55988
    20 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stanford University to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 851.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 800, Bus line 51B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stanford University and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stanford University to Berkeley?

    The 397 bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station near Stanford University in Stanford to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till College at Haste station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stanford University to Berkeley by bus?

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stanford University to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 stop near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stanford University and Berkeley?

    Get off the bus at the College at Haste stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Stanford University to Berkeley?

    The ride from Stanford University to Berkeley costs $8.05.

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