How to get from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt by BART and bus?

Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt runs from 5:47 AM to 11:57 PM, with departures every 15 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt by BART and bus

To get from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the 101 bus from Van Ness Ave & Sutter St station to Hyde St & Grove St station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The BART and bus schedule from Downton/Civic Center may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt on the Moovit app.

38min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Lake Merritt
Leaves from Van Ness Ave & Sutter St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Sutter St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 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 Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt

The distance between Downton/Civic Center, Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 10 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downton/Civic Center 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 Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 101, BART line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downton/Civic Center and Lake Merritt?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt?

    The 101 bus line goes from Van Ness Ave & Sutter St station near Downton/Civic Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Hyde St & Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Hyde St & Grove St station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Downton/Civic Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt in Oakland by bus and BART is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downton/Civic Center to get to Lake Merritt?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Van Ness Ave & Sutter St stop near Downton/Civic Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downton/Civic Center and Lake Merritt?

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

  • When is the first BART from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt?

    The first BART from Downton/Civic Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Lake Merritt in Oakland is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 9:53 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt?

    The ride from Downton/Civic Center to Lake Merritt costs $7.25.

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