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Santa Monica, United States of America → Berkeley, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Berkeley

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Berkeley

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$102.05–$318.92
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$191.35

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84
Train from Milpitas to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.02–$10.21
Train from Coliseum to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.21

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Berkeley
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to 1642
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley is to bus which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 9h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at Berkeley via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

The distance between Santa Monica and Berkeley is 614 km. The road distance is 603.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley without a car is to bus and BART which takes 9h 28m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Berkeley bus from?

Santa Monica to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Berkeley is to train which takes 14h and costs $47.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Berkeley bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Berkeley station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Berkeley is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Santa Monica to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 729+ hotels available in Berkeley. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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