How to get from Orinda to Alameda by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Orinda to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 96 bus from Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station to W Midway Av & Orion St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

85min$6.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 9696
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Alameda Point
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 52834
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 19

To get from Orinda to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 19 bus from 11th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station to Marina Village Pkwy & Mariner Sq Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

79min$6.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1919
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 54777
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Seminary Ave. & San Leandro St.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marina Village Pkwy & Mariner Sq Loop
    ID 56716
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orinda to Alameda

The distance between Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 15.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orinda to Alameda by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Orinda

Orinda is located at Orinda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Moraga Way and Orchard Rd.

Bus stations close to Orinda:

  • Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
  • Moraga Way and Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
  • Moraga Way and Los Cerros

Public transit stations close to Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Midway Av & Orion St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • West Oakland

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Saratoga St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal
  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by BART and bus via 6, YELLOW and 19

To get from Orinda to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the 19 bus from 11th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station to Marina Village Pkwy & Mariner Sq Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

79min$6.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1919
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St Marys College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 54777
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Seminary Ave. & San Leandro St.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marina Village Pkwy & Mariner Sq Loop
    ID 56716
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orinda to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orinda to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orinda and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orinda to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 6 bus line goes from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station near Orinda to Orinda BART via St Marys College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Orinda BART via St Marys College station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Orinda to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Orinda and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orinda to get to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Moraga Way and Orchard Rd stop near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orinda and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Orinda BART via St Marys College stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Orinda to Alameda?

    The ride from Orinda to Alameda costs $6.60.

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