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How to get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley by BART and bus?

From Walnut Creek to Berkeley by BART and bus

To get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The BART and bus schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

32min$6.00
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 51B51B
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Walnut Creek
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Rockridge BART
    ID 51188
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Amtrak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station College at Haste
    Ride to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Walnut Creek to Berkeley by BART and bus via YELLOW and 36

To get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Rockridge station. Next, take the 36 bus from College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School) station to Piedmont Av & Channing Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The BART and bus schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

42min$6.00
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 3636
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Walnut Creek
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School)
    ID 59959
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    West Oakland BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piedmont Av & Channing Way
    ID 53677
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Walnut Creek to Berkeley

The distance between Walnut Creek, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 13.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek to Berkeley

To check the BART and bus schedule from Walnut Creek to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Walnut Creek) 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.

Alternative route from Walnut Creek to Berkeley by BART and bus via YELLOW and 36

To get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Rockridge station. Next, take the 36 bus from College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School) station to Piedmont Av & Channing Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The BART and bus schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

42min$6.00
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 3636
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Walnut Creek
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Rockridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Miles Av (Claremont Middle School)
    ID 59959
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    West Oakland BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piedmont Av & Channing Way
    ID 53677
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 51B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct BART between Walnut Creek and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek to Rockridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rockridge station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Walnut Creek to Berkeley by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek and Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Walnut Creek to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the San Francisco International Airport station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Walnut Creek and Berkeley?

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

  • When is the first BART from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

    The first BART from Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek to Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Antioch - SFO Int’l Airport. It leaves the Walnut Creek station at 4:05 PM.

  • How much is the BART fare from Walnut Creek to Berkeley?

    The ride from Walnut Creek to Berkeley costs $6.00.