How to get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 23 bus from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the ORANGE BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to 12th St. Oakland City Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

96min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 580580
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Leaves from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Shoreline Pkwy via Canal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 9
    Ride to BART station 12th St. Oakland City Center
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 23, 580 and RED

To get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 23 bus from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the RED BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to 12th St. Oakland City Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

104min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 580580
BART - RED
BART - RED
Leaves from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Shoreline Pkwy via Canal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 9
    Ride to BART station 12th St. Oakland City Center
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland

The distance between Fairfax CA USA, Oakland and Oakland, Oakland is approximately 27.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fairfax CA USA

Fairfax CA USA is located at Fairfax CA USA, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St.

Bus stations close to Fairfax CA USA:

  • Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St
  • Fairfax Broadway & Bolinas Av
  • Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Willow Av

Public transit stations close to Oakland, Oakland

Oakland is located at 14th Street, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART).

BART stations close to Oakland:

  • 19th St. Oakland
  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Oakland:

  • 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
  • Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
  • 14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)

Ferry stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by BART and bus via 23, 580 and RED

To get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 23 bus from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the RED BART from El Cerrito Del Norte station to 12th St. Oakland City Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $8.40.

104min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 580580
BART - RED
BART - RED
Leaves from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Shoreline Pkwy via Canal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 9
    Ride to BART station 12th St. Oakland City Center
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 580, Bus line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 580, Bus line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax CA USA and Oakland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland?

    The 23 bus line goes from Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St station near Fairfax CA USA in Fairfax to Shoreline Pkwy via Canal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Shoreline Pkwy via Canal station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Fairfax CA USA in Fairfax and Oakland in Oakland by bus and BART is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fairfax CA USA to get to Oakland?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Bank St stop near Fairfax CA USA in Fairfax.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fairfax CA USA and Oakland?

    Get off the bus at the Shoreline Pkwy via Canal station, which is closest to Oakland in Oakland.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland?

    The ride from Fairfax CA USA to Oakland costs $8.40.

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