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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Berkeley.

Average Price$106 - $131Average Duration19h
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$81 - $138Average Duration15h 15m
67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Berkeley

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Berkeley. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego to Berkeley: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$96
Average train trip duration15h 15m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:01am
Distance458 miles (738 km)
Latest train departure4:10pm

San Diego to Berkeley Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Berkeley

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Berkeley is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Berkeley you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and Berkeley compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Berkeley, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Berkeley?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Diego and Berkeley is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $96 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $81. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Berkeley, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to Berkeley in about 15h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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