How to get from Union Square to Alameda by BART and bus?

Union Square to Alameda - BART Schedule

The YELLOW BART from Union Square to Alameda runs from 5:29 AM to 7:09 PM, with departures every 20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Square to Alameda by BART and bus

To get from Union Square to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from Powell Street 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The BART and bus schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

69min$6.25
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 9696
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Powell Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Powell Street
    ID 901309
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    40 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
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Alameda

The distance between Union Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 14.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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 Union Square to Alameda

To check the BART and bus schedule from Union Square to Alameda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Square) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct BART between Union Square and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Union Square to Alameda?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Alameda by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Union Square to get to Alameda?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the 12th Street / Oakland City Center station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Union Square and Alameda?

    Get off the BART at the Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) stop, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the first ferry from Union Square to Alameda?

    The first ferry from Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Oakland & Alameda. It leaves the San Francisco Ferry Building station at 11:25 PM.

  • How much is the BART fare from Union Square to Alameda?

    The ride from Union Square to Alameda costs $6.25.

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