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

From Orinda to Lake Merritt by BART and bus

To get from Orinda to Lake Merritt in Oakland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the ORANGE BART from 19th St. Oakland station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $5.20. The BART and bus schedule from Orinda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt on the Moovit app.

36min$5.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Lake Merritt
Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
    ID 832129
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Orinda BART via St. Mary's College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orinda BART
    ID 831366
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Orinda
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    19th St. Oakland
    12 min
  • 7
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    5 min
  • 9
    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 Orinda to Lake Merritt

The distance between Orinda, Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 10.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orinda 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 Orinda to Lake Merritt

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 6, BART line YELLOW, BART line ORANGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orinda to Lake Merritt?

    The 6 bus line goes from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Orinda BART station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till Orinda BART station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

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

    The total travel time between Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt in Oakland by bus and BART is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Moraga Way and Orchard Rd stop near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Orinda to Lake Merritt costs $5.20.

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