How to get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and light rail?

From Van Ness to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and light rail

To get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the K light rail from Van Ness station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.20. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

66min$10.20
Light Rail - K
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - K
    Wait for light rail
    K
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Van Ness to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and light rail via J, RED and 72M

To get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the J light rail from Van Ness station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.20. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

67min$10.20
Light Rail - J
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Ness to Richmond, CA

The distance between Van Ness and Richmond, CA is approximately 20.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Light Rail schedule from Van Ness to Richmond, CA

To check the BART, bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness to Richmond, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Van Ness) and destination (Richmond, CA), 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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Alternative route from Van Ness to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and light rail via J, RED and 72M

To get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the J light rail from Van Ness station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.20. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

67min$10.20
Light Rail - J
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Embarcadero
    5 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Light Rail line K, BART line RED, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Ness to Richmond, CA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line J, BART line RED, Bus line 72M.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Van Ness and Richmond, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Van Ness to Richmond, CA?

    The K light rail line goes from Embarcadero Station station near Van Ness in Soma to Embarcadero station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Embarcadero station near Richmond, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Ness to Richmond, CA by light rail, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Van Ness and Richmond, CA by light rail, BART and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Van Ness to get to Richmond, CA?

    Get on the K light rail from the Embarcadero Station station near Van Ness in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Van Ness and Richmond, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Embarcadero stop, which is closest to Richmond, CA.

  • When is the last bus from Van Ness to Richmond, CA?

    The last bus from Van Ness in Soma to Richmond, CA in Richmond is the Rich - Oak Transbay All Nighter line. It leaves the Market St & South Van Ness Av stop at 7:30 PM.

  • How much is the total light rail, BART and bus fare from Van Ness to Richmond, CA?

    The ride from Van Ness to Richmond, CA costs $10.20.

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