Berkeley to Phoenix by train
Phoenix lies 1,044 km (648 mi) south-east of Berkeley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 7 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,273 km (791 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berkeley | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 120,972 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | Berkeley Station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 94701–94720 | 85001–85098 |
Where to book trains from Berkeley to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Berkeley?
1,044 km (648 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berkeley; by road roughly 1,273 km (791 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Phoenix by train?
About 14 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berkeley and Phoenix?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.