BART offers a quick and reliable way to reach UC Berkeley and explore the Bay Area. As of Fall 2025, UC Berkeley Students ride free with BayPass. Use the resources below to plan your trip and navigate BART with ease.
BART System Map
full BART map (PDF)
Visit BART’s official website
The closest BART station to campus is Downtown Berkeley. You can get there on the Red and Orange lines from across the Bay Area.
Download the Transit App!
Use the Transit app to track campus shuttles, AC Transit, and BART in real time. Stay on schedule and plan your trip! Berkeley students get free access to Transit Royale for extra features and customization- Available on iOS and Android.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-subway-bus-times/id498151501
How to Travel to Berkeley using BART
San Francisco
- If you are coming from SFO and San Francisco, take the Red line towards Richmond and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.
- Alternate lines: You can also take the Yellow line (towards Antioch) and transfer to the Red or Orange lines (towards Richmond) at Macarthur Station(link is external)(link is external)
East Bay: Alameda County
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If you are coming from OAK or the East Bay, take the Orange line towards Richmond and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.
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Alternate lines: You can also take the Green and Blue Lines (towards Daly City) and transfer to the Orange line (towards Richmond) at Bayfair(link is external)(link is external) or Coliseum stations.(link is external)(link is external)
East Bay: Contra Costa County
- If you are coming from Antioch or Walnut Creek, take the Yellow line (towards SFO) and transfer to the Red or Orange lines (towards Richmond) at Macarthur Station.
- If you are coming from Richmond, take the Red line towards Millbrae and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.
Fares, Locations, and How to Use BART
Fares are based on distance; you can estimate them at BART Fare Calculator.
You can pay using a Clipper Card or Apple/Google Pay. Riders can add a new or existing Clipper Card to their mobile wallets (Apple Wallet or Google Pay), and load funds using their phone's payment options.
Tap in at your origin and tap out at your destination.
Check BART Schedules
Use the BART Trip Planner to see departure times and transfers:
bart.gov/planner
Or download the Transit App for real-time updates:
transitapp.com
BART Etiquette
When riding BART, please offer your seat to seniors and people with disabilities. Keep your bags off the seats to make room for others. Eating and drinking are not allowed on BART trains. Use headphones if you're listening to music or watching videos, and keep your volume low to avoid disturbing others. Always let passengers exit the train before you board.
(Photo: BART.gov)