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Tow Truck & Roadside Help in Berkeley, CA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Jump start $140 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Stuck in Berkeley? Call for a tow or roadside help. The price is confirmed before anyone is sent.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Towing in Berkeley
If you break down in Berkeley (Alameda County), the call goes to the same 24/7 dispatch desk that covers Oakland, about 5 miles to the south.
A live operator answers, confirms your price before anyone is sent, and a provider in our network comes to you. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.
What a tow from Berkeley costs
Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:
Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.
What to tell the operator in Berkeley
- Your ZIP code (Berkeley mailing ZIPs include 94702, 94703, 94704) or the nearest cross street.
- If you are on a highway such as I-880 or I-580 or I-980, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
- Where the vehicle should go: a shop in Berkeley, your home, or a dealer in Oakland. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
- The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).
Berkeley services
Roadside services and prices in Berkeley
Plain prices before tax. Your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.
Nearby
Areas near Berkeley
Neighboring towns in the Oakland service area, nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles from Berkeley.
- Towing in Richmond, CA6 miles from Berkeley · ZIP 94801
- Towing in Alameda, CA7 miles from Berkeley · ZIP 94501
- Towing in San Leandro, CA12 miles from Berkeley · ZIP 94577
- Towing in Walnut Creek, CA12 miles from Berkeley · ZIP 94595
- Towing in Concord, CA15 miles from Berkeley · ZIP 94518
Oakland and its other areas
Other cities nearby
- Towing in San Francisco, CA · 13 driving miles from Oakland
- Towing in San Jose, CA · 41 driving miles from Oakland
- Towing in Stockton, CA · 72 driving miles from Oakland
- All California locations
Towing in Berkeley
Berkeley towing FAQ
How much is a tow from Berkeley to Oakland?+
Central Oakland is about 5 straight-line miles from Berkeley, which is usually 6–7 road miles. At $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile, that is roughly $210–$220 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch.
Do you cover ZIP 94702 and the other Berkeley ZIPs?+
Yes. We cover Berkeley mailing ZIP codes 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94720, as part of the Oakland service area.
How long does roadside help take in Berkeley?+
Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes. Traffic and weather can add time, and the dispatcher gives you an honest estimate before anyone is sent.
Can I get a jump start in Berkeley?+
Yes. A jump start is $140 + tax and includes a quick battery check. See jump start in Berkeley for what to expect.
Do I need a membership for roadside help in Berkeley?+
No. You pay per job, with no membership, signup fee or contract. Cancel free before a driver is dispatched.
Need help now?
Need a tow truck in Berkeley?
A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.
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