Commute Challenge: This might be the fastest way around the Bay

We put Bay Area transit to the test and sent ABC7 staff members from San Francisco to the East Bay during rush hour. One person took AC Transit, another BART, a third tried hopping in a Casual Carpool and another drove. Here's how they fared.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- If you commute or know someone who does, you know the Bay Area can have some pretty big traffic tie-ups. We wanted to get a better idea of the commute in some of the biggest trouble spots.

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So we sent four ABC7 staff members from San Francisco to the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, which is about a 12 mile journey. One person took AC Transit, another BART, a third tried hopping in a Casual Carpool and ABC7 News reporter Lyanne Melendez drove.

WATCH EVERYONE'S JOURNEY HERE:

Leonard on AC Transit

Justin on BART

Thomas on Casual Carpool

Lyanne driving with Dean

Before you head out to your car, be sure to check out the ABC7 traffic maps for real-time information to help you navigate through traffic jams.

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