How to get from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 by BART, bus and light rail?

From Lake Merritt to Pier 39 by BART, bus and light rail

To get from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 in North Beach, you’ll need to take one bus line, one BART line and one light rail line: take the 12 bus from Grand Av & Perkins St station to Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the F light rail from Market St & Main St station to The Embarcadero & Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Lake Merritt may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Pier 39 on the Moovit app.

61min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
Leaves from Grand Av & Perkins St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Av & Perkins St
    ID 55542
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Oakland Amtrak at Jack London Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - F
    Wait for light rail
    F
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    Ride to light rail station
    The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Merritt to Pier 39

The distance between Lake Merritt, North Beach and Pier 39, North Beach is approximately 10.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 by BART, bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Light Rail schedule from Lake Merritt to Pier 39

To check the BART, bus and light rail schedule from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Merritt) and destination (Pier 39), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus 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, bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Merritt to Pier 39?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 12, BART line YELLOW, Light Rail line F.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Merritt and Pier 39?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Merritt to Pier 39?

    The 12 bus line goes from Grand Av & Perkins St station near Lake Merritt in Oakland to Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one light rail line till Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station near Pier 39 in North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 by bus, BART and light rail?

    The total travel time between Lake Merritt in Oakland and Pier 39 in North Beach by bus, BART and light rail is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Merritt to get to Pier 39?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Grand Av & Perkins St stop near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Merritt and Pier 39?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) station, which is closest to Pier 39 in North Beach.

  • When is the last BART from Lake Merritt to Pier 39?

    The last BART from Lake Merritt in Oakland to Pier 39 in North Beach is the Antioch - SFO Int’l Airport line. It leaves the 19th St. Oakland station at 4:07 PM.

  • How much is the total bus, BART and light rail fare from Lake Merritt to Pier 39?

    The ride from Lake Merritt to Pier 39 costs $9.00.

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