How to get from Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus?

From Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus

To get from Union City to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the ORANGE BART from Union City station to El Cerrito Plaza station. Next, 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 12 min. The ride fare is $7.85. The BART and bus schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

72min$7.85
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Union City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Union City
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus via ORANGE and 72L

To get from Union City to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the ORANGE BART from Union City station to El Cerrito Del Norte station. Next, take the 72L bus from Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and bus schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

72min$8.05
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 72L72L
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Union City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Union City
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union City to Richmond, CA

The distance between Union City and Richmond, CA is approximately 31.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Union City to Richmond, CA

To check the BART and bus schedule from Union City to Richmond, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union City) and destination (Richmond, CA), 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 Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus via ORANGE and 72L

To get from Union City to Richmond, CA in Richmond, take the ORANGE BART from Union City station to El Cerrito Del Norte station. Next, take the 72L bus from Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.05. The BART and bus schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

72min$8.05
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 72L72L
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Union City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Union City
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Richmond, CA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union City to Richmond, CA?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 72L.

  • Is there a direct BART between Union City and Richmond, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Union City to Richmond, CA?

    The ORANGE BART line goes from OAK Airport / Richmond station near Union City in Union City to El Cerrito Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Plaza station near Richmond, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City to Richmond, CA by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Union City and Richmond, CA by BART and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Union City to get to Richmond, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE BART from the OAK Airport / Richmond station near Union City in Union City.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Union City and Richmond, CA?

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Plaza stop, which is closest to Richmond, CA.

  • When is the last BART from Union City to Richmond, CA?

    The last BART from Union City in Union City to Richmond, CA in Richmond is the Richmond - Berryessa/North San José line. It leaves the Union City station at 5:11 PM.

  • How much is the BART fare from Union City to Richmond, CA?

    The ride from Union City to Richmond, CA costs $7.85.

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