How to get from San Francisco to Lake Merced by BART and bus?

San Francisco to Lake Merced - BART Schedule

The YELLOW BART from San Francisco to Lake Merced runs from 5:37 AM to 12:45 AM, with departures every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco to Lake Merced by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco to Lake Merced in Lakeshore, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Daly City station. Next, take the 58 bus from Daly City BART Stop B3 station to Skyline Blvd & Harding Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $7.05. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merced on the Moovit app.

41min$7.05
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 5858
Walk to Lake Merced
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    ID 901909
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City BART Stop B3
    ID 14341
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Stonestown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skyline Blvd & Harding Rd
    ID 16431
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Merced
    Walk to
    Lake Merced
    1 Harding Rd
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Lake Merced

The distance between San Francisco, Lakeshore and Lake Merced, Lakeshore is approximately 10.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Lake Merced by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lakeshore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from San Francisco to Lake Merced

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Francisco to Lake Merced using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (Lake Merced), 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 San Francisco to Lake Merced?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 58.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco and Lake Merced?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Daly City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Daly City station near Lake Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Lake Merced by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merced in Lakeshore by BART and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco to get to Lake Merced?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco and Lake Merced?

    Get off the BART at the Daly City stop, which is closest to Lake Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How much is the BART fare from San Francisco to Lake Merced?

    The ride from San Francisco to Lake Merced costs $7.05.

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