How to get from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station by BART and bus?

From Berkeley to Castro Valley Station by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE BART and finally take the BLUE BART from Lake Merritt station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The BART and bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Castro Valley Station on the Moovit app.

56min$7.00
Bus - 51B51B
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berkeley
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART)
    ID 55559
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    17 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station

The distance between Berkeley and Castro Valley Station is approximately 19.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castro Valley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station

To check the BART and bus schedule from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) and destination (Castro Valley Station), 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 Berkeley to Castro Valley Station?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 51B, BART line ORANGE, BART line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Castro Valley Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station?

    The 51B bus line goes from Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Lake Merritt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till Lake Merritt station near Castro Valley Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Castro Valley Station by bus and BART is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to Castro Valley Station?

    Get on the 51B bus from the Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Berkeley and Castro Valley Station?

    Get off the bus at the Lake Merritt station, which is closest to Castro Valley Station.

  • How much is the bus fare from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station?

    The ride from Berkeley to Castro Valley Station costs $7.00.

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