How to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART, bus and train?

From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART, bus and train

To get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 6 bus from Broadway & 12th St station to Telegraph Av & 30th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $14.15.

118min$14.15

LOCAL WEEKDAY

Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

1
Walk to train station
Palo Alto
ID palo_alto
0.61 mi • 13 min
2

Wait for train
LOCAL WEEKDAY
San Francisco
3
Ride to train station
Millbrae
29 min
4

Wait for BART
RED
SFO / SF / Richmond
5
Ride to BART station
12th Street / Oakland City Center
ID 900109
49 min
6
Walk to bus station
Broadway & 12th St
ID 53108
40 yd • 1 min
7
6
Wait for bus
6
Downtown Berkeley
8
Ride to bus station
Telegraph Av & 30th St
ID 53036
9 min
9
Walk to
Samuel Merritt University
Telegraph Avenue
150 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus

To get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the DB bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Union City BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE BART and finally take the 6 bus from Broadway & 12th St station to Telegraph Av & 30th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

124min$10.55

Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Palo Alto Transit Center
ID 55003
0.55 mi • 12 min
2
DB
Wait for bus
DB
To Union City BART
3
Ride to bus station
Union City BART
ID place_UBBA
38 min
4
Walk to BART station
Union City
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
ORANGE
OAK Airport / Richmond
6
Ride to BART station
12th Street / Oakland City Center
ID 900109
32 min
7
Walk to bus station
Broadway & 12th St
ID 53108
40 yd • 1 min
8
6
Wait for bus
6
Downtown Berkeley
9
Ride to bus station
Telegraph Av & 30th St
ID 53036
10 min
10
Walk to
Samuel Merritt University
Telegraph Avenue
150 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University

The distance between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W), Oakland and Samuel Merritt University, Oakland is approximately 43.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arboretum & Sand Hill (W)

Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) is located at Arboretum & Sand Hill (W), Oakland and the nearest public transit station is Stanford Shopping Center.

Train stations close to Arboretum & Sand Hill (W):

Palo Alto
California Avenue
Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Arboretum & Sand Hill (W):

Stanford Shopping Center
Quarry Rd & Palo Dr
On Quarry Road @ Stanford Shopping Center

Public transit stations close to Samuel Merritt University, Oakland

Samuel Merritt University is located at Telegraph Avenue, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is Martin Luther King Jr Way & 31st St.

BART stations close to Samuel Merritt University:

Macarthur
19th St. Oakland
12th St. Oakland City Center

Bus stations close to Samuel Merritt University:

Martin Luther King Jr Way & 31st St
Martin Luther King Jr Way & 34th St
Broadway & Piedmont Av

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From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus

124min$10.55

Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Palo Alto Transit Center
ID 55003
0.55 mi • 12 min
2
DB
Wait for bus
DB
To Union City BART
3
Ride to bus station
Union City BART
ID place_UBBA
38 min
4
Walk to BART station
Union City
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
ORANGE
OAK Airport / Richmond
6
Ride to BART station
12th Street / Oakland City Center
ID 900109
32 min
7
Walk to bus station
Broadway & 12th St
ID 53108
40 yd • 1 min
8
6
Wait for bus
6
Downtown Berkeley
9
Ride to bus station
Telegraph Av & 30th St
ID 53036
10 min
10
Walk to
Samuel Merritt University
Telegraph Avenue
150 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?
The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED, Bus line 6.
What is the alternative route to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?
The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line DB, BART line ORANGE, Bus line 6.
Is there a direct train between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) and Samuel Merritt University?
No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.
Which train line goes from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?
The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Palo Alto station near Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) in Palo Alto to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till San Francisco station near Samuel Merritt University in Oakland.
How long does it take to travel from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by train, BART and bus?
The total travel time between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) in Palo Alto and Samuel Merritt University in Oakland by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.
Where do I get on the train near Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to get to Samuel Merritt University?
Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Palo Alto station near Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) in Palo Alto.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) and Samuel Merritt University?
Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland.
How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?
The ride from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University costs $14.15.

Last updated on January 10, 2026

How to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART, bus and train?

From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART, bus and train

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From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus

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Public transit directions from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University

Public transit stations close to Arboretum & Sand Hill (W)

Public transit stations close to Samuel Merritt University, Oakland

Related Routes

From Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?

What is the alternative route to get from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?

Is there a direct train between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) and Samuel Merritt University?

Which train line goes from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?

How long does it take to travel from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University by train, BART and bus?

Where do I get on the train near Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to get to Samuel Merritt University?

Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) and Samuel Merritt University?

How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Arboretum & Sand Hill (W) to Samuel Merritt University?

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