How do I get from San Francisco airport to Berkeley?

BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley: US$12.60 for one traveler, 56 min. It leaves you at Downtown Berkeley station, under Shattuck Avenue, a block from the university campus. A Red Line train runs straight from the airport to Downtown Berkeley in 56 minutes for $12.60, until 20:55. Later, ride a Yellow Line train and change at 19th St Oakland or MacArthur.

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1 way to Berkeley

For San Francisco generally we recommend the BART train to Powell Street; for Berkeley the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley

Red · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

56 min rideEvery 20 min06:15–20:55

BART station on the departures level of the International TerminalDowntown Berkeley station

Non-stop

US$12.60total for 1 adultUS$12.60 eachBuy ticketOn BART

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal, by the G Gates

$12.60 to Downtown Berkeley. Tap a contactless bank card or phone at the gates going in and out, or use Clipper; each rider aged 5 and over needs their own card. Children 4 and under ride free.

Luggage. Keep luggage under your seat, on your lap or in the space by the doors, and keep the doorways clear.

Hours. Every 20 minutes, 06:15 to 20:55 on weekdays, from 07:15 on Saturdays and 09:15 on Sundays. Later, take a Yellow Line train and change at 19th St Oakland or MacArthur.

Price for every party size · Fare source

A Red Line train runs straight from the airport to Downtown Berkeley in 56 minutes for $12.60, until 20:55. Later, ride a Yellow Line train and change at 19th St Oakland or MacArthur.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from San Francisco International Airport into San Francisco

Your destination

Straight there.

The university city north of Oakland, across the bay; Downtown Berkeley station is a block from the University of California campus.

San Francisco International Airport

Follow the signs

BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal

BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley · 56 min

Berkeley

BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley serves Berkeley. BART train to Powell Street does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley runs 06:15–20:55. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Berkeley

Find the stop

BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Berkeley

56 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the BART train to Powell Street stop at Berkeley?

No. It runs to Powell Street station under Market Street.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the BART Red Line train to Downtown Berkeley runs 06:15–20:55. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it.

Is Berkeley in San Francisco?