How to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt by BART and bus?

San Jose to Lake Merritt - Bus Schedule

The 66 bus from San Jose to Lake Merritt runs from 5:38 AM to 11:33 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Jose to Lake Merritt by BART and bus

To get from San Jose to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the 66 bus from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station to Milpitas Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from Milpitas station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.85. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt on the Moovit app.

144min$9.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Lake Merritt
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)
    ID 63177
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    47 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 San Jose to Lake Merritt

The distance between San Jose, Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 51.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose 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 San Jose to Lake Merritt

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 66, BART line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Lake Merritt?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

    The 66 bus line goes from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Milpitas Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Milpitas Transit Center station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

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

    The total travel time between San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt in Oakland by bus and BART is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) stop near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from San Jose to Lake Merritt costs $9.85.

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