How to get to Berkeley, CA from San Diego, CA

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Compare coach, train and flight for San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £129, while a flight costs an average of £405.

Distance: 737 km

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£405

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£79

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Compare ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is a train with an average price of £129.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA:

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average £138.

A train is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average £405.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 2m.

Train takes on average 15h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Berkeley, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 49m sooner (4h 7m by flight vs 7h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £405 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

How to get to Berkeley, CA from San Diego, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

Travel to Berkeley, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Berkeley, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is a train with an average price of £129.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA:

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average £138.

A train is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average £405.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 2m.

Train takes on average 15h 16m.

The San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA distance is approximately 737 km.
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is:
  • Around 72 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Berkeley, CA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Hayward BART Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Berkeley, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Berkeley, CA by train.
  • Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines to go to Berkeley, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 22 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Davis, CA, San Jose, CA, Santa Barbara, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berkeley, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
To fully explore Berkeley, CA, including its vibrant cultural scene, renowned university, and scenic attractions, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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