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

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Directions to Lake Merritt BART (Oakland) with public transportation

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How to get to Lake Merritt BART by bus?

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How to get to Lake Merritt BART by train?

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Bus stations near Lake Merritt BART in Oakland

  • 8th St & OAK St (Lake Merritt BART),2 min walk,
  • OAK St & 8th St (Lake Merritt BART),2 min walk,
  • Madison SB,5 min walk,
  • 7th St & Alice St,5 min walk,
  • 11th St & Jackson St,6 min walk,
  • Harrison St & 8th St,6 min walk,

Train stations near Lake Merritt BART in Oakland

  • Oakland Jack London Square,7 min walk,

Bart stations near Lake Merritt BART in Oakland

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center,10 min walk,
  • Lake Merritt,11 min walk,

Ferry stations near Lake Merritt BART in Oakland

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal,12 min walk,

Bus lines to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland

  • 18,University Village, Albany,
  • 62,West Oakland BART,
  • 88,Downtown Berkeley,
  • 96,Dimond District,
  • 1T,San Leandro BART,
  • O,Santa Clara - Encinal Transbay,
  • W,High - South Shore Transbay,
  • 29,Christie Ave. & 64th St.,
  • 33,Montclair,
  • 40,Bay Fair BART,
  • 840,Downtown Oakland,
  • 19,Buena Vista - Fruitvale,
  • 20,Dimond - Fruitvale - South Shore,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Lake Merritt BART?

    The closest stations to Lake Merritt BART are:

    • 8th St & OAK St (Lake Merritt BART) is 71 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • OAK St & 8th St (Lake Merritt BART) is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Madison SB is 355 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 7th St & Alice St is 388 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 11th St & Jackson St is 416 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Harrison St & 8th St is 434 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Oakland Jack London Square is 566 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 12th St. Oakland City Center is 825 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Lake Merritt is 861 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Oakland Ferry Terminal is 1008 yards away, 12 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Lake Merritt BART?

    These bus lines stop near Lake Merritt BART: 18, 62.

  • Which train line stops near Lake Merritt BART?

    CC

  • Which BART lines stop near Lake Merritt BART?

    These BART lines stop near Lake Merritt BART: BLUE, GREEN, ORANGE.

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

    The nearest BART station to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland is 12th St. Oakland City Center. It’s a 10 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland is Oakland Jack London Square. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland are 8th St & OAK St (Lake Merritt BART) and OAK St & 8th St (Lake Merritt BART). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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

    The nearest ferry station to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland is Oakland Ferry Terminal. It’s a 12 min walk away.

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

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

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

    The ORANGE is the last BART that goes to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland. It stops nearby at 12:59 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

    The 1T is the first bus that goes to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:12 AM.

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

    The 1T is the last bus that goes to Lake Merritt BART in Oakland. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the BART fare to Lake Merritt BART?

    The BART fare to Lake Merritt BART costs about $2.30 - $15.10.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Lake Merritt BART?

    The light rail fare to Lake Merritt BART costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the bus fare to Lake Merritt BART?

    The bus fare to Lake Merritt BART costs about $2.25.

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