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

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station - Bus Schedule

The DB1 bus from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station runs from 6:26 AM to 7:27 PM, with departures every 30 min-2 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station by BART and bus

To get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station in Oakland, take the DB1 bus from Page Mill & Hanover (N) station to Union City BART station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from Union City station to Lake Merritt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The BART and bus schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Lake Merritt Station on the Moovit app.

77min$11.40
Bus - DB1DB1
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Leaves from Page Mill & Hanover (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - DB1DB1
    Wait for bus
    DB1
    To Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    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 Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station

The distance between Palo Alto, Oakland and Lake Merritt Station, Oakland is approximately 37.54 mi, which can typically be traveled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line DB1, BART line ORANGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station?

    The DB1 bus line goes from Union City BART station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union City station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Union City station near Lake Merritt Station in Oakland.

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Lake Merritt Station in Oakland by bus and BART is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the DB1 bus from the Union City BART stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Palo Alto and Lake Merritt Station?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt Station costs $11.40.

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