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How to get to Chinatown in Oakland by bus, BART, train or light rail?

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Directions to Chinatown (Oakland) with public transportation

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How to get to Chinatown by bus?

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How to get to Chinatown by train?

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How to get to Chinatown by BART?

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Bus stations near Chinatown in Oakland

  • Broadway & 9th St,4 min walk,
  • 11th St & Franklin St,4 min walk,
  • 8th St & Harrison St,4 min walk,
  • City Center SB,4 min walk,
  • 11th St & Broadway,4 min walk,
  • Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART),6 min walk,

Bart stations near Chinatown in Oakland

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center,7 min walk,
  • Lake Merritt,9 min walk,

Train stations near Chinatown in Oakland

  • Oakland Jack London Square,13 min walk,

Bus lines to Chinatown in Oakland

  • 18,University Village, Albany,
  • 72,El Cerrito Del Norte BART,
  • 72M,Richmond BART,
  • 29,Mandana Blvd. & Lakeshore Ave.,
  • 33,Montclair,
  • 88,Lake Merritt BART,
  • 96,Dimond District,
  • 840,Downtown Oakland,
  • 12,Northwest Berkeley,
  • 19,Seminary Ave. & San Leandro St.,
  • 20,Downtown Oakland,
  • 51A,Rockridge BART,
  • 851,Downtown Berkeley,
  • 62,West Oakland BART,
  • 1T,San Leandro BART,
  • 40,Bay Fair BART,
  • 72R,Contra Costa College,
  • 651,Oakland Technical High School,
  • 800,Richmond BART,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chinatown?

    The closest stations to Chinatown are:

    • Broadway & 9th St is 242 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 11th St & Franklin St is 245 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 8th St & Harrison St is 252 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • City Center SB is 264 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 11th St & Broadway is 290 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART) is 409 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 12th St. Oakland City Center is 519 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Lake Merritt is 698 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Oakland Jack London Square is 1024 yards away, 13 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chinatown?

    These bus lines stop near Chinatown: 18, 29, 51A, 72, O.

  • Which train line stops near Chinatown?

    CC

  • Which BART line stops near Chinatown?

    YELLOW

  • What’s the nearest BART station to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The nearest BART station to Chinatown in Oakland is 12th St. Oakland City Center. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The nearest train station to Chinatown in Oakland is Oakland Jack London Square. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The nearest bus stops to Chinatown in Oakland are Broadway & 9th St, 11th St & Franklin St, 8th St & Harrison St, City Center SB and 11th St & Broadway. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The CC is the first train that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 6:01 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The CC is the last train that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 9:52 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The 1T is the first bus that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:22 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The 1T is the last bus that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:22 AM.

  • What time is the first BART to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The GREEN is the first BART that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 5:18 AM.

  • What time is the last BART to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The ORANGE is the last BART that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 1:02 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO is the first ferry that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 6:20 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Chinatown in Oakland?

    The OAKLAND & ALAMEDA is the last ferry that goes to Chinatown in Oakland. It stops nearby at 9:40 PM.

  • How much is the BART fare to Chinatown?

    The BART fare to Chinatown costs about $2.10 - $13.85.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Chinatown?

    The light rail fare to Chinatown costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the bus fare to Chinatown?

    The bus fare to Chinatown costs about $1.80 - $7.40.

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Public Transit to Chinatown in Oakland

Wondering how to get to Chinatown in Oakland, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Chinatown with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chinatown? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Broadway & 9th St; 11th St & Franklin St; 8th St & Harrison St; City Center SB; 11th St & Broadway; Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART); 12th St. Oakland City Center; Lake Merritt; Oakland Jack London Square.

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