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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and light rail schedule from Castro Theatre may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

45min$8.05
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 50 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and light rail schedule from Castro Theatre 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 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 and Berkeley is approximately 15.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

BART And Light Rail schedule from Castro Theatre to Berkeley

To check the BART and light rail schedule from Castro Theatre to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castro Theatre) 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.

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 50 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and light rail schedule from Castro Theatre 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 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 45 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 50 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 45 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.

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

    The total travel time between Castro Theatre and Berkeley by light rail and BART is about 45 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.

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

    The ride from Castro Theatre to Berkeley costs $8.05.

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