How to get from Berkeley to Merritt College by BART and bus?

Berkeley to Merritt College - Bus Schedule

The 51B bus from Berkeley to Merritt College runs from 5:34 AM to 10:08 PM, with departures every 10-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Berkeley to Merritt College by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Merritt College in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: 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 54 bus from Fruitvale BART station to Campus Dr & Redwood Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 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 Merritt College on the Moovit app.

65min$7.00
Bus - 51B51B
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 5454
Walk to Merritt College
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
    Fruitvale
    ID 902209
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fruitvale BART
    ID 55550
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Merritt College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus Dr & Redwood Rd
    ID 57580
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merritt College
    Walk to
    Merritt College
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Merritt College

The distance between Berkeley, Oakland and Merritt College, Oakland is approximately 13.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Merritt College by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Berkeley to Merritt College

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 51B, BART line ORANGE, Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Merritt College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Merritt College?

    The 51B bus line goes from Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Fruitvale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Fruitvale station near Merritt College in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Merritt College by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Merritt College in Oakland by bus and BART is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to Merritt College?

    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 Merritt College?

    Get off the bus at the Fruitvale stop, which is closest to Merritt College in Oakland.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Berkeley to Merritt College?

    The ride from Berkeley to Merritt College costs $7.00.

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