How to get from Union Square to Berkeley by BART and bus?

Union Square to Berkeley - BART Schedule

The YELLOW BART from Union Square to Berkeley runs from 5:29 AM to 7:09 PM, with departures every 20 min. The trip takes about 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Square to Berkeley by BART and bus

To get from Union Square to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Powell Street station to Rockridge station. Next, take the 51B bus from College Av & Rockridge BART station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $6.85. The BART and bus schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

47min$6.85
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 51B51B
Leaves from Powell Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Powell Street
    ID 901309
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    ID 903109
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Rockridge BART
    ID 51188
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 6
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Berkeley

The distance between Union Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 13.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Berkeley by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Union Square to Berkeley

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 51B.

  • Is there a direct BART between Union Square and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Union Square to Berkeley?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from Rockridge station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to College Av & Rockridge BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till College Av & Rockridge BART station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Berkeley by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Union Square to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the Rockridge station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Union Square and Berkeley?

    Get off the BART at the College Av & Rockridge BART stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from Union Square to Berkeley?

    The ride from Union Square to Berkeley costs $6.85.

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