Berkeley Station (BKY)

Banner image of the Berkeley Amtrak Station passengers walking in front of a train.

About

The Berkeley Amtrak station is located at 700 University Avenue, under the University Avenue overpass in Berkeley, California.

Station Access

  • Address: 700 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710
    Map & Directions
  • Accessible but no high platform (a high platform is a platform at the level of the train    vestibule, except for two-level Superliner trains)
  • Bike racks and lockers are available
  • No restrooms, ticket office or waiting room
  • No elevators
  • No baggage assistance

For more details, please visit the Berkeley Amtrak Station website.

Station at Glance

  • Unstaffed station
  • Payphone available
  • ATM not available
  • No ticketing kiosks
  • No vending machines
  • No WiFi
  • Unaccompanied child travel not allowed

Transit Connections

The Berkeley Amtrak station is served by local buses and shuttles. Please use the link below for line-specific information on accessing the station via bus service:

The Berkeley Amtrak Station is not served by rail.

Amtrak

  • Bicycle racks: Free bike racks are available at the station for locking bicycles.
  • Onboard: You can bring your bike on the Capitol Corridor as carry-on baggage. You can check in your bike with a station agent or conductor.
  • Luggage: remove large bags from your bike before handing it to an Amtrak crew member. Go to A Bike Rider's Guide to Capitol Corridor webpage to learn more.

AC Transit

AC Transit allows bikes on most buses via the front bike racks. You can load and unload your bike at bus stops. Please check the AC Transit Bikes on Buses webpage for more information.

The Berkeley Amtrak location does not have station parking.  The nearest parking lot is located at 1915 Fourth St Berkeley, CA 94710. Please use the following link for parking information: City of Berkeley