How to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt by BART and light rail?

From San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt by BART and light rail

To get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt in Oakland, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 BART lines: take the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from International Terminal and G Gates station to Garage G and BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the GREEN BART from Daly City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The BART and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Lake Merritt on the Moovit app.

68min$12.20
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Walk to Lake Merritt
Leaves from International Terminal and G Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    International Terminal and G Gates
    ID 91215
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Garage G and BART
    ID 91216
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Daly City
    ID 901909
    13 min
  • 7
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    ID 902109
    30 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 San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt

The distance between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO), Oakland and Lake Merritt, Oakland is approximately 24.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt by BART and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt

To check the BART and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)) and destination (Lake Merritt), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE, BART line YELLOW, BART line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Lake Merritt?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt?

    The AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail line goes from International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Garage G and BART station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till Garage G and BART station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt by light rail and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo and Lake Merritt in Oakland by light rail and BART is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to get to Lake Merritt?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from the International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Lake Merritt?

    Get off the light rail at the Garage G and BART station, which is closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt?

    The ride from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Lake Merritt costs $12.20.

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