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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to BerkeleyAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Berkeley. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Berkeley: Trip Overview
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Based on 5081 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $21.00
San Jose to Berkeley Train
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Berkeley was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Berkeley, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Jose and Berkeley is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Berkeley.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Jose and Berkeley, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Berkeley, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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
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