How to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced by BART, bus and light rail?

San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced by BART, bus and light rail

To get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced in Lakeshore, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from International Terminal and G Gates station to Garage G and BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is $13.55. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Lake Merced on the Moovit app.

50min$13.55
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 5858
Walk to Lake Merced
Leaves from International Terminal and G Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    International Terminal and G Gates
    ID 91215
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Garage G and BART
    ID 91216
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    ID 901909
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daly City BART Stop B3
    ID 14341
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Stonestown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skyline Blvd & Harding Rd
    ID 16431
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced

The distance between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO), Lakeshore and Lake Merced, Lakeshore is approximately 12.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced by BART, bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lakeshore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced

To check the BART, bus and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)) and destination (Lake Merced), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and light rail, 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, bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE, BART line YELLOW, Bus line 58.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Lake Merced?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced?

    The AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail line goes from International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Garage G and BART station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Garage G and BART station near Lake Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced by light rail, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo and Lake Merced in Lakeshore by light rail, BART and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to get to Lake Merced?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from the International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Lake Merced?

    Get off the light rail at the Garage G and BART stop, which is closest to Lake Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How much is the total light rail, BART and bus fare from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced?

    The ride from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merced costs $13.55.

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