How to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART?

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco Int'L Airport station to Daly City station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Daly City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

54min$10.90
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from San Francisco Int'L Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART via YELLOW and GREEN

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco Int'L Airport station to Daly City station. Next, take the GREEN BART from Daly City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

52min$10.90
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Leaves from San Francisco Int'L Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt

The distance between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 23.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)

San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) is located at North Link Road, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop.

Bus stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop
  • SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
  • Terminal 1 Lower Level Bus Stop

Public transit stations close to Lake Merritt, Oakland

Lake Merritt is located at Lake Merritt, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is OAK St & 8th St (Lake Merritt BART).

BART stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • OAK St & 8th St (Lake Merritt BART)
  • 8th St & OAK St (Lake Merritt BART)
  • Madison St & 9th St

Ferry stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Jack London Square Water Shuttle Dock

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART via YELLOW and GREEN

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco Int'L Airport station to Daly City station. Next, take the GREEN BART from Daly City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

52min$10.90
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Leaves from San Francisco Int'L Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    13 min
  • 4
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Lake Merritt?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from San Francisco / Antioch station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to Daly City station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Daly City station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt by BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo and Lake Merritt in Oakland by BART is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to get to Lake Merritt?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the San Francisco / Antioch station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Lake Merritt?

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

  • How much is the BART fare from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt costs $10.90.

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