Whatever your preferred mode of transportation - planes, trains or automobiles - traveling to Berkeley is convenient and highly recommended!

Getting to Berkeley

Berkeley is located on San Francisco Bay, just across the water from San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Served by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), Berkeley offers international and U.S. travelers a trio of gateways and abundant choice of airlines.

In addition, Berkeley has three stations served by the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) system with direct terminal connections to both Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and SFO.

America's national rail system, Amtrak, serves the Bay Area with the Gold Runner (Southern to Northern California), and the Capitol Corridor (Sacramento to San Jose) routes. The Capitol Corridor route has frequent departures daily from the Amtrak Berkeley station at University Avenue and Third Street, while the Gold Runner stops at the nearby Richmond and Emeryville stations.

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Berkeley’s central location in the San Francisco Bay Area makes it a convenient regional transportation hub. And once here, travelers will discover a compact city of charming neighborhood districts that is highly walkable and bike-friendly.

Check out our Maps & Neighborhoods page for more information on where to go and what to do.

Rideshare app service is readily available in this always-on college town, and considered in tandem with Berkeley's excellent public transportation network, driving a personal car is generally not as essential as it is in other popular California destinations.

Finally, travelers to Berkeley will discover a wonderful range of lodging properties, from international brands to historic boutique properties. With locations on San Francisco Bay, downtown Berkeley, and next to UC Berkeley, travelers have an excellent choice of locations and lodging styles. Look for and book your stay at VisitBerkeley.com for the best available rates.