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How to get from Redwood City to Berkeley by BART, bus and train?

From Redwood City to Berkeley by BART, bus and train

To get from Redwood City 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 Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 27 bus from Shattuck Av & Allston Way station to College at Haste station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $12.30.

98min$12.30
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 2727
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    15 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & Allston Way
    ID 55555
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Emeryville Amtrak
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Redwood City to Berkeley by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and R

To get from Redwood City 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 Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the R bus from Downtown Berkeley BART - Shattuck Ave & Allston Way station to Unit 1 Residence Hall - Channing Way & College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - RR
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    15 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Berkeley BART - Shattuck Ave & Allston Way
    ID 40
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Haas/Memorial Stadium - Piedmont Ave & Optometry Ln (Arrival)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Unit 1 Residence Hall - Channing Way & College Ave
    ID 46
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Redwood City to Berkeley

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 42.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City 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.

Public transit stations close to Redwood City

Redwood City is located at Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Redwood City Caltrain-Bay.

Train stations close to Redwood City:

  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

  • Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
  • El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave
  • El Camino Real & Winklebleck St

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 Unit 2 Residence Hall - College Ave & Haste St.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Rockridge
  • Ashby Station

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Unit 2 Residence Hall - College Ave & Haste St
  • College at Haste
  • Piedmont Av & Channing Way

Alternative route from Redwood City to Berkeley by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and R

To get from Redwood City 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 Redwood City station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the R bus from Downtown Berkeley BART - Shattuck Ave & Allston Way station to Unit 1 Residence Hall - Channing Way & College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - RR
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    15 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Berkeley BART - Shattuck Ave & Allston Way
    ID 40
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Haas/Memorial Stadium - Piedmont Ave & Optometry Ln (Arrival)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Unit 1 Residence Hall - Channing Way & College Ave
    ID 46
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Redwood City to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct train between Redwood City 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 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Redwood City to Berkeley?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near Redwood City in Redwood City to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Redwood City to Berkeley by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Redwood City in Redwood City and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Redwood City to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near Redwood City in Redwood City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Redwood City and Berkeley?

    Get off the train at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Redwood City to Berkeley?

    The ride from Redwood City to Berkeley costs $12.30.