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How to get to Lake Merritt in Oakland by bus, BART or train?

Directions to Lake Merritt (Oakland) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Lake Merritt

    BusBus: 12, 57, NL, 29, 805.TrainTrain: CC, COAST STARLIGHT, SAN JOAQUINS.BARTBART: ORANGE, RED, YELLOW, BLUE, GREEN.

How to get to Lake Merritt by bus?

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How to get to Lake Merritt by train?

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Bus stations near Lake Merritt in Oakland

  • Lakeshore Av & Boden Way, 2 min walk,
  • Macarthur Blvd & Van Buren Av, 5 min walk,
  • Macarthur Blvd & Grand Av, 5 min walk,
  • Grand Av & Macarthur Blvd, 5 min walk,
  • Lake Park Av & Grand Av, 5 min walk,
  • Lake Park Av & Lakeshore Av, 6 min walk,

Bart stations near Lake Merritt in Oakland

  • Macarthur, 26 min walk,
  • Lake Merritt, 42 min walk,

Train stations near Lake Merritt in Oakland

  • Oakland Jack London Square, 60 min walk,

Bus lines to Lake Merritt in Oakland

  • 29, Mandana Blvd. & Lakeshore Ave.,
  • 57, Foothill Square,
  • NX, Macarthur Blvd. & Millsbrae Ave.,
  • 653, Montera Middle School,
  • 657, Oakland Technical High School,
  • 658, Macarthur Blvd. & Broadway,
  • 12, Northwest Berkeley,
  • 805, Oakland Airport,
  • 688, Grand Lake District,
  • NL, Eastmont Transit Center,
  • 680, Bishop O'Dowd High School,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Lake Merritt?

    The closest stations to Lake Merritt are:

    • Lakeshore Av & Boden Way is 161 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Macarthur Blvd & Van Buren Av is 335 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Macarthur Blvd & Grand Av is 342 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Grand Av & Macarthur Blvd is 342 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lake Park Av & Grand Av is 412 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lake Park Av & Lakeshore Av is 464 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Macarthur is 2134 yards away, 26 min walk.
    • Lake Merritt is 3512 yards away, 42 min walk.
    • Oakland Jack London Square is 5028 yards away, 60 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Lake Merritt?

    These bus lines stop near Lake Merritt: 12, 57, NL.

  • Which train line stops near Lake Merritt?

    CC

  • Which BART lines stop near Lake Merritt?

    These BART lines stop near Lake Merritt: ORANGE, RED, YELLOW.

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

    The nearest BART station to Lake Merritt in Oakland is Macarthur. It’s a 26 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Lake Merritt in Oakland is Lakeshore Av & Boden Way. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first BART to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The GREEN is the first BART that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last BART to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The ORANGE is the last BART that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 12:58 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The CC is the first train that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 5:42 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The COAST STARLIGHT is the last train that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 9:09 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The 805 is the first bus that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:17 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Lake Merritt in Oakland?

    The AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE is the last bus that goes to Lake Merritt in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:59 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Lake Merritt?

    The bus fare to Lake Merritt costs about $1.80 - $6.40.

  • How much is the BART fare to Lake Merritt?

    The BART fare to Lake Merritt costs about $2.15 - $8.65.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Lake Merritt? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Lakeshore Av & Boden Way; Macarthur Blvd & Van Buren Av; Macarthur Blvd & Grand Av; Grand Av & Macarthur Blvd; Lake Park Av & Grand Av; Lake Park Av & Lakeshore Av; Macarthur; Lake Merritt; Oakland Jack London Square.

Bus: 12, 57, NL, 29, 805.Train: CC, COAST STARLIGHT, SAN JOAQUINS.BART: ORANGE, RED, YELLOW, BLUE, GREEN.

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Lake Merritt Address: 600 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 street in Oakland

Lake Merritt, Oakland
Lake Merritt, OaklandLake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor (1867–1869), who built a dam turning the tidal lagoon into a salt water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1963, and on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966. The lake features grassy shores, several artificial islands intended as bird refuges, and an interpretive center called the Rotary Nature Center at Lakeside Park. There is a fairy-tale themed amusement park called Children's Fairyland. The Gardens at Lake Merritt is also inside Lakeside Park. A popular walking and jogging path runs along the lake's perimeter. The circumference of the lake is 3.4 miles (5.5 km), and its area is 155 acres (63 ha).
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