Trains tickets from San Diego (CA), US to Berkeley

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Next departures to Berkeley

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 18 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 19 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 18 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Old Town San Diego
    Arrival time: April 18 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 18 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 18 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 18 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 18 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 18 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 19 at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train San Diego to Berkeley: Trip Overview

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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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Berkeley was searched and found on Apr 18, 2025 with a price of $73

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Berkeley, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $175 for a train ticket from San Diego to Berkeley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-04-18.

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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