How to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and bus?

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the 96 bus from Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station to Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

81min$13.95
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 9696
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Alameda Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
    ID 52141
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and bus via YELLOW and 19

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the 19 bus from 11th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station to Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

82min$13.95
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1919
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 54777
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fruitvale BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
    ID 52141
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda

The distance between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 29.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) 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.

BART And Bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)) and destination (Alameda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

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Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and bus via YELLOW and 19

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the 19 bus from 11th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station to Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

82min$13.95
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1919
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 54777
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fruitvale BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
    ID 52141
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 12th Street / Oakland City Center station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to get to Alameda?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Alameda?

    Get off the BART at the 12th Street / Oakland City Center stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda costs $13.95.

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