How to get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus?

From Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus

To get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 61 bus from Taylor & 1st (E) station to Berryessa Transit Center 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

98min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 66
Walk to Samuel Merritt University
Leaves from Taylor & 1st (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Taylor & 1st (E)
    ID 62830
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sierra & Piedmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    ID 909509
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th Street / Oakland City Center
    ID 900109
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St
    ID 53108
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telegraph Av & 30th St
    ID 53036
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Samuel Merritt University
    Walk to
    Samuel Merritt University
    Telegraph Avenue
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus via 61 and ORANGE

To get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, take the 61 bus from Taylor & 1st (E) station to Berryessa Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from Berryessa / North San Jose station to Macarthur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.35.

99min$7.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Samuel Merritt University
Leaves from Taylor & 1st (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Taylor & 1st (E)
    ID 62830
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sierra & Piedmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    ID 909509
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Macarthur
    ID 900309
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Samuel Merritt University
    Walk to
    Samuel Merritt University
    Telegraph Avenue
    0.72 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University

The distance between Japantown/Ayer Station, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University, Oakland is approximately 42.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Japantown/Ayer Station

Japantown/Ayer Station is located at Japantown/Ayer Station, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is Saint James Station (N).

Bus stations close to Japantown/Ayer Station:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)
  • Taylor & 1st (E)

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 & 29th St.

BART stations close to Samuel Merritt University:

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

Bus stations close to Samuel Merritt University:

  • Martin Luther King Jr Way & 29th St
  • Martin Luther King Jr Way & 31st St
  • Broadway & 30th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by BART and bus via 61 and ORANGE

To get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, take the 61 bus from Taylor & 1st (E) station to Berryessa Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE BART from Berryessa / North San Jose station to Macarthur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.35.

99min$7.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Samuel Merritt University
Leaves from Taylor & 1st (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Taylor & 1st (E)
    ID 62830
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sierra & Piedmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    ID 909509
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Macarthur
    ID 900309
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Samuel Merritt University
    Walk to
    Samuel Merritt University
    Telegraph Avenue
    0.72 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 61, BART line ORANGE, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 61, BART line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Japantown/Ayer Station and Samuel Merritt University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University?

    The 61 bus line goes from Taylor & 1st (E) station near Japantown/Ayer Station in San Jose to Sierra & Piedmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Sierra & Piedmont station near Samuel Merritt University in Oakland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Japantown/Ayer Station in San Jose and Samuel Merritt University in Oakland by bus and BART is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Japantown/Ayer Station to get to Samuel Merritt University?

    Get on the 61 bus from the Taylor & 1st (E) stop near Japantown/Ayer Station in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Japantown/Ayer Station and Samuel Merritt University?

    Get off the bus at the Sierra & Piedmont stop, which is closest to Samuel Merritt University in Oakland.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University?

    The ride from Japantown/Ayer Station to Samuel Merritt University costs $9.00.

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