How to get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley by BART and light rail?

From Castro Theatre to Berkeley by BART and light rail

To get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley in Berkeley, take the K light rail from Castro station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the RED BART from Embarcadero station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

46min$7.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - K
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - K
    Wait for light rail
    K
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    8 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

Alternative route from Castro Theatre to Berkeley by BART and light rail via M and RED

To get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley in Berkeley, take the M light rail from Castro station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the RED BART from Embarcadero station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

51min$7.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - M
Light Rail - M
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    8 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 Castro Theatre to Berkeley

The distance between Castro Theatre, Berkeley and Berkeley, Berkeley is approximately 15.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro Theatre 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.

Public transit stations close to Castro Theatre

Castro Theatre is located at Castro Street, Berkeley and the nearest public transit station is Castro St & 17th St.

Bus stations close to Castro Theatre:

  • Castro St & 17th St
  • Castro St & Market St
  • Market St & Castro St

Public transit stations close to Berkeley, Berkeley

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, Berkeley and the nearest public transit station is Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Downtown Berkeley
  • North Berkeley
  • Ashby

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av
  • Martin Luther King Jr Way & Allston Way
  • University Av & Martin Luther King Jr Way

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castro Theatre to Berkeley by BART and light rail via M and RED

To get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley in Berkeley, take the M light rail from Castro station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the RED BART from Embarcadero station to Downtown Berkeley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

51min$7.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - M
Light Rail - M
BART - RED
BART - RED
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    8 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Light Rail line K, BART line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castro Theatre to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line M, BART line RED.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castro Theatre and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castro Theatre to Berkeley?

    The K light rail line goes from Castro station near Castro Theatre in Castro/Upper Market to Embarcadero Station station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Embarcadero Station station near Berkeley in Berkeley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro Theatre to Berkeley by light rail and BART?

    The total travel time between Castro Theatre in Castro/Upper Market and Berkeley in Berkeley by light rail and BART is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Castro Theatre to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the K light rail from the Castro station near Castro Theatre in Castro/Upper Market.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Castro Theatre and Berkeley?

    Get off the light rail at the Embarcadero Station station, which is closest to Berkeley in Berkeley.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Castro Theatre to Berkeley?

    The ride from Castro Theatre to Berkeley costs $7.75.

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