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 GREEN BART from Lake Merritt station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, take the 5R bus from McAllister St & Jones St station to Fulton St & 33rd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The BART and bus schedule from Lake Merritt may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Polo Fields on the Moovit app.

59min$7.25
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
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 - 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
    McAllister St & Jones St
    ID 17563
    140 yd • 2 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
    29 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 BLUE and 5R

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 $7.25. The BART and bus schedule from Lake Merritt may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Polo Fields on the Moovit app.

60min$7.25
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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    610 yd • 8 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 13.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 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.

BART And Bus schedule from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields

To check the BART and bus schedule from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Merritt) and destination (Polo Fields), 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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Alternative route from Lake Merritt to Polo Fields by BART and bus via BLUE and 5R

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 $7.25. The BART and bus schedule from Lake Merritt may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Polo Fields on the Moovit app.

60min$7.25
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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Polo Fields
    Walk to
    Polo Fields
    Golden Gate Park
    610 yd • 8 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 59 minutes, using BART line GREEN, Bus line 5R.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using BART line BLUE, Bus line 5R.

  • 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 59 min.

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

    The GREEN BART line goes from OAK Airport / SF / Daly City station near Lake Merritt in Oakland to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 59 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN 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 Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 $7.25.

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