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 International Airport station to Balboa Park station. Next, take the BLUE BART from Balboa Park station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

48min$11.50
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from San Francisco International 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
    SFO / SF / Antioch
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Balboa Park
    ID 901809
    17 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
    ID 902109
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

53min$11.50
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Leaves from San Francisco International 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
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    43 min
  • 4
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    3 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 23.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 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 8th St & Jackson St.

BART stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Lake Merritt
  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • 12th Street / Oakland City Center

Train stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • 8th St & Jackson St
  • 5th St & Madison St
  • Madison St & 9th St

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

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to 12th Street / Oakland City Center station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

53min$11.50
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Leaves from San Francisco International 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
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    43 min
  • 4
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 5
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    3 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 48 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, BART line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, BART line ORANGE.

  • 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 48 min.

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

    The YELLOW BART line goes from SFO / SF / Antioch station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to Balboa Park station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Balboa Park 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 48 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 SFO / SF / 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 Balboa Park 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 $11.50.

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