How to get from Berkeley to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car?

Berkeley to Powell Street - Bus Schedule

The 51B bus from Berkeley to Powell Street runs from 12:07 AM to 11:47 PM, with departures every 20 min-5 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Berkeley to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car

To get from Berkeley to Powell Street in Chinatown, you’ll need to take one bus line, one BART line and one cable car 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 RED BART and finally take the PM cable car from Powell St & Market St station to Powell St & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $15.55. The BART, bus and cable car schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

54min$15.55

51B

Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Berkeley
2
51B
Wait for bus
51B
Berkeley Amtrak
3
Ride to bus station
Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART)
ID 55559
8 min
4
Walk to BART station
Downtown Berkeley
ID 904209
60 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
RED
SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
6
Ride to BART station
Powell Street
27 min
7
Walk to cable car station
Powell St & Market St
70 yd • 1 min
8
PM
Wait for cable car
PM
Bay & Taylor
9
Ride to cable car station
Powell St & Pine St
ID 16069
5 min
10
Walk to
Powell Street
Powell St & Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Berkeley to Powell Street

The distance between Berkeley, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 14.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Cable Car schedule from Berkeley to Powell Street

To check the BART, bus and cable car schedule from Berkeley to Powell Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) and destination (Powell Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and cable car, 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, bus and cable car schedules.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 51B, BART line RED, Cable Car line PM.
Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Powell Street?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one BART line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.
Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Powell Street?
The 51B bus line goes from Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one cable car line till Powell Street station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Powell Street by bus, BART and cable car?
The total travel time between Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus, BART and cable car is about 54 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to Powell Street?
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 Powell Street?
Get off the bus at the Powell Street station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
When is the first BART from Berkeley to Powell Street?
The first BART from Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street in Chinatown is Richmond - Millbrae. It leaves the Downtown Berkeley station at 10:04 PM.
How much is the total bus, BART and cable car fare from Berkeley to Powell Street?
The ride from Berkeley to Powell Street costs $15.55.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Berkeley to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car?

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