How to get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus?

From Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Plaza station. Next, take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $4.30. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

25min$4.30
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus via ORANGE and 72M

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Plaza station. Next, take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.30. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

38min$4.30
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA

The distance between Downtown Berkeley and Richmond, CA is approximately 6.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA

To check the BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Berkeley) and destination (Richmond, CA), 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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Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus via ORANGE and 72M

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Plaza station. Next, take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.30. The BART and bus schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

38min$4.30
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 72M.

  • Is there a direct BART between Downtown Berkeley and Richmond, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The RED BART line goes from SFO / SF / Richmond station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to El Cerrito Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Plaza station near Richmond, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Berkeley and Richmond, CA by BART and bus is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Downtown Berkeley to get to Richmond, CA?

    Get on the RED BART from the SFO / SF / Richmond station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Downtown Berkeley and Richmond, CA?

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Plaza stop, which is closest to Richmond, CA.

  • When is the last bus from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The last bus from Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to Richmond, CA in Richmond is the Arlington - Shattuck - Stanford line. It leaves the Shattuck Av & Allston Way stop at 11:45 PM.

  • When is the first BART from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The first BART from Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to Richmond, CA in Richmond is Richmond - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Downtown Berkeley station at 5:06 PM.

  • How much is the BART fare from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA?

    The ride from Downtown Berkeley to Richmond, CA costs $4.30.

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