How to get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus?

From Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus

To get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, take the BLUE BART from Lake Merritt station to Powell Street station. Next, take the 5R bus from Market St & Powell St station to Fulton St & 33rd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

60min$7.00
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Bus - 5R5R
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from Lake Merritt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Lake Merritt
  • 2
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Powell Street
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Powell St
    ID 15688
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fulton St & 33rd Ave
    ID 14211
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus via GREEN, 7 and 29

To get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Lake Merritt station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 29 bus from Lincoln Way & 19th Ave station to Lincoln Way & 33rd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

63min$7.00
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 77
Bus - 2929
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from Lake Merritt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Lake Merritt
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Hyde St
    ID 15676
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 19th Ave
    ID 15309
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Paul + Third Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 33rd Ave
    ID 15321
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields

The distance between Lake Merritt, Golden Gate Park and Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park is approximately 13.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Golden Gate Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt is located at Lake Merritt, Golden Gate Park and the nearest public transit station is OAK St & 6th St.

BART stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • 12th Street / Oakland City Center
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • OAK St & 6th St
  • 11th St & Jackson St
  • 8th St & Jackson St

Ferry stations close to Lake Merritt:

  • Oakland Jack London Square Water Shuttle Dock

Public transit stations close to Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park

Polo Fields is located at Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park and the nearest public transit station is Fulton St & 33rd Ave.

Bus stations close to Polo Fields:

  • Fulton St & 33rd Ave
  • Fulton St & 30th Ave
  • Lincoln Way & 31st Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus via GREEN, 7 and 29

To get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN BART from Lake Merritt station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 29 bus from Lincoln Way & 19th Ave station to Lincoln Way & 33rd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

63min$7.00
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 77
Bus - 2929
Walk to Polo Fields
Leaves from Lake Merritt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Lake Merritt
  • 2
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Hyde St
    ID 15676
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 19th Ave
    ID 15309
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Paul + Third Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Way & 33rd Ave
    ID 15321
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using BART line BLUE, Bus line 5R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using BART line GREEN, Bus line 7, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct BART between Lake Merritt and Polo Fields?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields?

    The BLUE BART line goes from OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near Lake Merritt in Oakland to Powell Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Powell Street station near Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park.

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

    The total travel time between Lake Merritt in Oakland and Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park by BART and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Lake Merritt to get to Polo Fields?

    Get on the BLUE BART from the OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Lake Merritt and Polo Fields?

    Get off the BART at the Powell Street stop, which is closest to Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park.

  • How much is the BART fare from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields?

    The ride from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields costs $7.00.

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