How to get from Berkeley to Lake Merritt by BART and bus?

From Berkeley to Lake Merritt by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The BART and bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt on the Moovit app.

35min$4.80
Bus - 51B51B
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Lake Merritt
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berkeley
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Berkeley Marina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART)
    ID 55559
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    ID 904209
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Merritt
    Walk to
    Lake Merritt
    Madison Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Lake Merritt

The distance between Berkeley, Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 6.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Lake Merritt by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Berkeley to Lake Merritt

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 51B, BART line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Lake Merritt?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Lake Merritt?

    The 51B bus line goes from Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Lake Merritt station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Lake Merritt station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Lake Merritt by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt in Oakland by bus and BART is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to Lake Merritt?

    Get on the 51B bus from the Shattuck Sq & Center St (Downtown Berkeley BART) stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Berkeley and Lake Merritt?

    Get off the bus at the Lake Merritt station, which is closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • When is the first BART from Berkeley to Lake Merritt?

    The first BART from Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Lake Merritt in Oakland is Richmond - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Downtown Berkeley station at 9:57 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Berkeley to Lake Merritt?

    The ride from Berkeley to Lake Merritt costs $4.80.

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