How to get from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station by BART and bus?

Atherton to Lake Merritt Station - Bus Schedule

The 296 bus from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station runs from 6:15 AM to 9:46 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Atherton to Lake Merritt Station by BART and bus

To get from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 296 bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to Willow Rd:Coleman Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB bus and finally take the ORANGE BART from Union City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $13.45. The BART and bus schedule from Atherton may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt Station on the Moovit app.

104min$13.45
Bus - 296296
Bus - DBDB
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Atherton
  • 2
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    East Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd:Coleman Av
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to BART station Lake Merritt
    Ride to BART station
    Lake Merritt
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station

The distance between Atherton, Oakland and Lake Merritt Station, Oakland is approximately 35.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station 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 Atherton to Lake Merritt Station

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 296, Bus line DB, BART line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Lake Merritt Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station?

    The 296 bus line goes from Willow Rd:Coleman Av station near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union City BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Union City BART station near Lake Merritt Station in Oakland.

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

    The total travel time between Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt Station in Oakland by bus and BART is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Atherton to get to Lake Merritt Station?

    Get on the 296 bus from the Willow Rd:Coleman Av stop near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Atherton and Lake Merritt Station?

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

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station?

    The ride from Atherton to Lake Merritt Station costs $13.45.

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