✈ How to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley

Located in Northern California, Berkeley is a vibrant university city. Take a stroll down Telegraph Avenue and enjoy the many boutique stores and cafes, then enjoy an afternoon exploring the acclaimed museums. At night, the many cars and restaurants come alive, and the open-air Hearst Greek Theatre puts on a host of incredible live music events.

There are two different ways to get from San Francisco International Airport to Berkeley; taxi or private transfer, or the BART train. Taking a local airport taxi will take just 35 minutes and will cost around $85 (€80). The BART train, on the other hand, will take closer to 55 minutes to reach Berkeley and will cost just $8.80 (€8).

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How to get a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley

The quickest and most direct way to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley is to take a local cab or private transfer. The journey time in a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley will be just 35 minutes, offering a speedy way to reach your accommodation with style and comfort.

How much is a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

There’s no fixed fare for taking a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley University or Berkeley city centre. Your driver will use a taximeter to calculate your fare, but it will be around $85 (€80).

If you’re looking for a reliable fixed fare for your journey from San Francisco International Airport to Berkeley, we suggest pre-booking a ride with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$85 (€80)

Trip Duration

35 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from San Francisco Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at San Francisco Airport?

The taxi rank at San Francisco Airport can be found directly outside of the Arrivals Hall. You will see the cars queueing as you exit the airport.

Convenience

If you’re looking for a smooth and quick way to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley, taking a taxi is your best option. This direct door-to-door service will take just 35 minutes and you won’t have to worry about the safety of your personal belongings throughout the journey.

Editor’s Note

To save money on your taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley, you can split the fare between up to 4 passengers.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver resets their taximeter when you get in the taxi.

Tipping your driver around 10% is customary.

Luggage that fits in the trunk of the vehicle can be transported for free.

How to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley by BART?

The BART runs from the SFO BART Station to Berkeley daily. To get to the station, you will need to take the Red AirTrain line from arrivals. From here, you will jump on the Richmond-bound red line to Berkeley. The total journey time on the BART train from San Francisco International Airport to Berkeley will be 55 minutes.

How much is the BART from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the BART from San Francisco International Airport to Berkeley will be $8.80 (€8). You can purchase your tickets in the SFO BART station from the automatic machines.

Cost

$8.80 (€8)

Trip Duration

55 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 20 minutes for the BART.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The BART runs from 05:00 to 24:00 Monday to Friday 06:00 to 24:00 on Saturdays and 08:00 to 24:00 on Sundays.

Where do I find the BART at San Francisco Airport?

To reach SFO BART Station, you will need to take the Red AirTrain line from the Arrivals Hall. From there, you can easily take the Red Line train into Berkeley.

Convenience

Although a more affordable transfer option, taking the BART from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley isn’t the most convenient way to travel. You may need to wait up to 20 minutes for the BART to arrive, there’s very limited luggage space onboard, and once you reach Berkeley, you will need to find alternate transport to reach your exact location.

Timetables

BART San Francisco

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in the evening or on a Sunday, you will first need to take the BART to the MacArthur station, then change to the Richmond-bound train to Berkeley.

Useful Tips

Be sure to keep your luggage close when on the train.

The service on Sundays and in the evenings isn't direct, you will need to make a change at the MacArthur BART station.

There's a free Red AirTrain from the terminal to the BART station at the airport.

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If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in San francisco. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

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What is the distance from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

The distance from San Francisco International Airport to Berkeley is 40 km. It will take around 35 minutes if you take a San Francisco Airport taxi and closer to 55 minutes on the BART.

How do I get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley using the subway (BART)?

There are two different transfer options from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley; taxi or BART. The local airport taxis will cost around $85 (€80) and will take 35 minutes to reach Berkeley. If you take the BART from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley University instead, you can expect a journey time of 55 minutes and the cost will be $8.80 (€8) per passenger.

What is the easiest way to get to UC Berkeley from San Francisco International Airport?

The quickest and easiest way to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley is to take a taxi. The local SF airport taxis will cost around $85 (€80) and will take just 35 minutes to get to the door of your hotel or apartment in Berkeley.

What is the taxi fare from San Francisco Airport to UC Berkeley?

The cost of a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley will be around $85 (€80). However, this isn’t a fixed fare. The actual cost of a local taxi will be calculated using a taximeter, but you can secure a set fare by pre-booking your transfer with Welcome Pickups.

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How to get a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley

How much is a taxi from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

Cost

$85 (€80)

Trip Duration

35 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from San Francisco Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at San Francisco Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley by BART?

How much is the BART from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

Cost

$8.80 (€8)

Trip Duration

55 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The BART runs from 05:00 to 24:00 Monday to Friday 06:00 to 24:00 on Saturdays and 08:00 to 24:00 on Sundays.

Where do I find the BART at San Francisco Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

BART San Francisco

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

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Flight monitoring

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Prices

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NIGHTTIME

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What is the distance from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley?

How do I get from San Francisco Airport to Berkeley using the subway (BART)?

What is the easiest way to get to UC Berkeley from San Francisco International Airport?

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