I made myself flash cards so I could better get along with people. On one side goes what I'm thinking the other side the more diplomatic version. Card #1 "I've had enough of you people!!" the other side "my social battery is low." Card #2 "You belong in the nut house!!!" on the other side "bless your heart." Card #3 "What is wrong with you?!" the other side "we have different schools of thought" Enough cringeworthy office jargon and passive aggressive yapping - there is no good way to say it but this bart station is absolute sh%!#. There you have it plain and simple. Direct and to the point. I say it like it is for every German tourist out there who thinks all the USA is golden paved roads, wonderbra and sunshine. Reality check. Now let me get back to my studies - I got a whole pile of those. read more

Used the 16th and Mission BART station the other day and it was a horrifying experience. Upon arrival, I noticed that the escalator was broken, resulting in the broken escalator being a set of stairs... Outside the BART station, there were numerous locals "selling" goods...yikes read more

BART - 16th St. Mission - Train Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's a BART station and it does what a BART station should do. It provides a place to get on or off the train and that train takes me where I want to go. It isn't fancy, but I'm not looking for fancy in my transportation. It's all good though. The only issue I have is that sometimes the Elevator to the street isn't working. That is not fun, but I can walk it and do on occasion. But all in all, it's a fine station to me. read more

This was my last "start" on the bart for my trip. I had been in town for an extended weekend and I thought that by walking to here I would save some fare on my BART trip to SFO. Wrong. It's the same fare. Or maybe a nickel less. Anyway...from what I remember of BART the last time I was on it, this station seems simple and pretty cool. It's not in the best of neighborhoods....someone on street level started to get into a fight for the strange round toilet. I didn't feel unsafe....but it was midday, so take that info with a grain of salt. When I was there...there were no "escalators" running down where I went. No biggie for me, but it might be a little tougher for those who aren't as mobil as I am. I just lugged my luggage down the steps. As far as I can tell. Not a bad bart station at all. read more

BART - 16th St. Mission - Pretty clean. - Train Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quite a lot of people already feel unsafe on BART, but 16th street station is on a whole other level. It doesn't matter if it's daytime or not, it's always dirty and dangerous here. Plenty of homeless people that are completely out of it. Watch your step, because there is more than just gum on the ground. It always smells like a combination of metal, urine and garbage in this station. The elevator at this station is never up and running either. AND to add to all the cons to this list, most cellphones carriers don't work in this area. Can't see many pros here. read more

Welcome to the world's grossest train station. The cars smell like vomit-inducing windex and do be prepared to be accosted by zombie-like homeless people. Listen, I'm all for being PC and appropriate, but the station and the outside surroundings are sh*t. I'm from New York and I've encountered my fair share of "danger" in Harlem and the Bronx. However, the homeless people here are aggressive and seriously scary, more likely because they are on substances. A guy stood right next to us, smoking his crack pipe like it was okay. An injured man was on the floor while civilians tried to waive down police officers who casually drove by. A crazy person screamed at me. Enough said. U B E R away because that taco and burrito are not worth your life. FYI - our crime app alerts went off the roof when we were here and someone was slashed on the street corner where we caught our uber. I'm never coming back! read more

BART - 16th St. Mission - Train Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mission St BART Stations: - 16th St & 24th St are situated in one of the most dangerous areas in San Francisco. Coming here during the day is not a problem, but these areas can be pretty dangerous at night. I must disclose that it is a good thing BART built a station on 16th at Mission and 24th at Mission. One of the better alternatives to get around especially during commute hours. Quick & Safety Tip: Always keep any valuables out of site (this includes cell phones, mp3s, wallets, etc.) Traveling through here at night? I wouldn't recommend it but if you it is necessary for you to do so, then travel with a group/companion (someone you know and trust)! Other than that, this place gets 3 star for having a BART Station entrance/exit on the northeast and southwest corner. BART runs trains to and from this station gets you to where your destination in a lightning speed! read more

The 16th Street Bart will lead you to the heart of the Mission, as well as to the Mecca of all things that smell like urine. And it totally makes sense, right? Due to its high traffic, it's not as well kept as other stations with plastic bottles, crumpled newspapers, that random pair of stained underwear, and other miscellaneous trash. Unlike other Bart locations, stay away from this before venturing to this neighborhood to eat if at all possible. Your appetite will thank you. But, hey, convenience often trumps nasty smells, and I would venture there again if need be. And that long escalator to ground level is quite dramatic. Oh, and the local art seen upon exit is nice, too. read more

BART - 16th St. Mission - Entrance - Train Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't fall asleep!! Oh and make sure you know where your going!! I wish we had this in Arizona over the lightrail, I feel like the BART is much faster and efficient than the lightrail. I liked the cheap ticket price, the conveniently located ports of entry and its sneakiness!! read more

A girlfriend and I were going to the Mission for dinner on Thursday, January 28th. We got on at the Powell Street station. 16th Street Mission was only 2 stops away. Much easier and faster than taking a bus. I've never had an issue with this station. Sure, it's crowded, but it's a major stop, so that's to be expected. Compared to some of the downtown stations, I'd say 16th Street Mission is actually cleaner with less homeless people camping out inside the station. Waiting to get out on the giant escalator can try my patience at times when I'm in a hurry, but it's not a huge deal. Much easier than taking muni from downtown. And less than muni too. The ride was only $1.95. read more

There was an old Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called Past Tense. The crew of the Defiant is thrown back in time to 2024 on Earth. The USA has attempted to solve the problem of homelessness by erecting "Sanctuary Districts" where unemployed and mentally ill persons are placed in makeshift ghettos. Sisko and Bashir are awakened by a pair of police officers, who believe them to be vagrants and send them to the ghetto. Do you think they might have filmed this scene and parts of this Sanctuary District at or near the 16th & Mission BART Station? At the same time, it is the Mission and the neighbourhood is fun and alive. Plus, Mission Delores Park, Bi-Rite Creamery and on to the Castro make a pleasant days walk. But when you're starting out or returning, just make sure to keep alert, avoid eye contact, move strategically, and when possible keep your back to the wall. read more

This station has always been pick up or drop off I try to negotiate away. "Yeah get off at 16th and Mission and I will..." That's when I break in and try to get the next closest station. The station itself isn't bad. It is underground and dark. There are larger benches aren't circular (for no good reason I dislike the circular seats.) The problem is the outside. Once that escalator pops you out you have no idea what you will find. Keep your wits about you. I do dig it here when I need to transfer to another train on the line but don't want to deal with the crowds other stations have. read more

One of the worst stations on the entire line. Not only is it dirty like every other station but there's one area of the station that's a drop zone. Whenever I'm on the phone and walk by I get a dropped call. It isn't the safest stations either. read more

I was visiting San Francisco and my friend said I could come by his work to see him. He told me to get off at the 16th & Mission BART station and then walk a few blocks. I actually had little to no experience with BART stations at this point in my life so off I went! ...and stepped outside into the land of horror. I'm sure the reviews here all mention it already but the plaza/street level outside is the stuff of nightmares, even during the day. Homeless and/or zombies everywhere, just sitting, idling. Mostly sketchy looking men here. I don't know what these people do, nor do I want to stick around and find out. I was actually so shocked by this sight that I ran into the Walgreens across the street and frantically called my friend asking if I were in the right spot. How the hell was I supposed to walk to his workplace if the rest of the streets here looked like this? I ended up darting off after calming down a bit in Walgreens. But seriously, I really don't care for this station at all. read more

So when we first arrived at the BART station during our trip in San Francisco, we were specifically instructed to go to Powell Station and then navigate to our next destination. But I was feeling confident and adventurous, so I looked up our destination and realized that we could get off on 16th St. Mission, then take a bus to our final destination. BIG mistake. The stop was dark and underground, as soon as we surfaced to street level- we realized our mistake. There was a protest going on across the street, men yelling at each other and aggressive people everywhere. We quickly oriented ourselves and got the heck out of there, and made sure we stayed on the BART until Powell for the remainder of our trip. The station was trashed and smelled of urine, overall did not feel safe. Would not recommend unless you are familiar with the neighborhood, and know where you are going. read more

The station is dark, dingy and a little sketch but that just adds a little spice in my life! I'm a pretty big guy (6'1 / 185 lbs). I DO feel uncomfortable at times here but NEVER feel unsafe. The uncomfortable times when I drop by around 11:00pm on the hunt for some late night Mexican food while at a decent intoxication level. There are two entrances: one on the North East corner (towards Van Ness) of 16th and Mission and the other on the South West corner (towards Valencia / Dolores). TONS of great food in the area and the homeless people that hang out are pretty harmless. read more

The public transportation equivalent of Durian. Only instead of tasting great and smelling like absolute shit, this station is in a really convenient location to get to lots of really, really rad stuff but yeah it also smells like absolutely rancid human secretions. It's not just a place that's scary to go through at night either. Even during peak hours during broad daylight you just never know if you're going to see someone semi-openly shooting heroin, smearing feces on a wall, or witness a homeless person deciding to couple their rage the throwing of glass bottles willy nilly in any direction. It's pretty much always a mixed bag here but one thing's for certain, that bag is always full of flaming shit. Inside is definitely better than the outside but it's still not pleasant and I've never seen any sort of security or police patrol here. Come to think of it, I've never actually even ever seen a cop in San Francisco and the one time I did try to call an emergency number for a woman who had clearly been somewhat bludgeoned in the head and was openly bleeding and walking into the street the call consisted of my friend and I basically pleading with the 911 operator to send someone to come help as they looked for anyway to not consider this an emergency situation. So just so you know, if you're incoherent and seem to have been bludgeoned in the head and are stumbling into traffic in the middle of the day in SF and your eyes are still sort of open, they consider you fine. Who knew? When I was here yesterday they have these community organized ads on the platform level that are very nice and meant to help but while catching the last midnight BART out and being the only female on the platform they somehow found a way to make me feel more uncomfortable with the statistic plastered on the ads that read, 'FACT: 48% of all the crime that happens in the Mission takes place within 4 blocks of 16th & Mission". Greaaaaaaaaaaaat. Love that I'm trapped down here now with that exciting little tidbit and a train that isn't coming for 24 more minutes somehow. Anyway... not a banner station by any stretch but there are some stations that aren't this bad (not the civic center one, obvi). The 16th & Mission Station needs A LOT of work and also for people who seem to only eat asparagus to stop openly pissing all over it. read more

One would think the station could post a sign about a non-working up escalator and direct people to elevator. Instead, one has to drag luggage all the way to it to find this out and then waste more time to learn where the elevator is and backtrack to it. The assumption that a visitor will bother to download some app or be able to (esp. for an unplanned station stop) to find out such basic info is pretty careless. And this escalator has been out of service for quite awhile. Where are the station attendants for help? More attention is given to aiding drugged-out denizens and homeless losers threatening public health in this city, than to the taxpaying resident or revenue producing visitor. read more

The station gets the job done I guess? They seem to always be renovating, mostly the esculators but nothing really gets better, and up top usually smells bad. Still its location is often usefull and once you get a bit away, the area quickly improves. The station its self needs work. read more

Probably the dirtiest BART station I've ever come across. But besides it looking kind of sketch, I was able to get some help from the BART agent that works in the glass cubicle. It was a weekend where BART was measuring tracks or doing some construction so people headed to SF had to make a stop at the 19th St/Oakland station and take a free bus to West Oakland station and continue their ride from there and vice versa if you wanted to head back to East Bay. Only came to this BART station bc it was the closest to me at the time. Prob won't visit again. read more

I've been coming to this station all my life honestly and I can't really say anything *so far* has happened to me out of the ordinary. This is public transportation, people so of course it's going to be "scary" as some of you descriptive folk put it. You're on 16th St, get over it it's always been this bad and there's nothing you or anyone can do about it unless you sign up for the waiting list of utopia. Anyway I digress. It's always pretty easy peasy getting from point a to point b from this location and there's many great coffee shops, restaurants, a Walgreens (which won't be there much longer if that housing project goes through) all above the station. there's a US bank across the street, I mean come on people it's an inner city tube, slather on the lube for your sensitivities and pick a route and be on your way. read more

I thought this was a beautiful station. There were tall palm trees. The homeless were active. It reminded me of home. It was good to see a part of the city that has not been taken by the rich. read more

BART - 16th St. Mission - Train Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

This station is located in the heart of the mission. Every now and then there are some unsavory characters in and around this station, but that's BART for ya. You just have to be aware of your surroundings as you navigate through this station. Since it's located in the mission this station is a great hub for exploring the famous Mission neighborhood in San Francisco. Take time to check out the local eateries, stores, and take note of the energy and vibe of this area. read more

***This BART station conveniently features a lot of bike racks though the escalator was out of order and I did not get a sense it was going to be fixed soon; the area immediately outside of the station might make tourists and even locals uncomfortable; you can expect to get hounded for money and such; I think though there might be a few notable establishments around here like the highly rated (though disappointing) sushi restaurant Maruya, which is just a block away*** I am not sure what the parking situation is around here. read more

God almighty. Every time I use this station I feel like I need to have my eyeballs scrubbed with carbolic acid to take away the things I've seen around here. Last night I saw a woman (tranny?) giving a guy a bj in the paid area. But you know what was really the worst part? She/he was bending over real far, was sans undergarments and I saw it's hoo-ha. My eyes still hurt. read more

I don't get to this area much. But, I went last Friday and the stench of this place has been permanently burned into my nostril hair follicles. As if sitting on the BART with a puke-soaked seat cushion (unknowingly) in the seat in front of me from Mac Arthur to Embarcadero wasn't enough. Exiting the 16th & Mission Bart station, you are whisked into an area that San Francisco doesn't advertise. It smells like sewage and what I can only imagine the smell that a fatal disease would emanate. If going to a crack house was ever on my list of strange goals, I could cross it off for having stepped foot in this place. But, it gets 2 stars anyway. 1 for just keeping it real and 1 for getting me smack dab in the middle some of the best taquerias in town. read more

If you want to get raped or assaulted at a BART station, hang out at the one at 16th & Mission. The interior of the station itself isn't so bad, it's just the above-ground area surrounding it that's the problem. The block of Mission between 16th St & 17th St is hella stabby, and probably one of the worst parts of the city outside of the Tenderloin and Bayview. read more

I got punched in the clavicle outside of 16th Street BART. In fact, at 2:00AM on a Friday night a towering scumbag knocked out another man and then proceeded to unbuckle his pants to urinate on the dude as he was laying unconscious on the pavement. As my friend yelled at him to stop, he turned on her and told her he'd kill her. All I did was open my big mouth and BAM- a little ninja from the shadows came to fist jab me in the throat/neck. Moments later a crack-addled herd of night-zombies came to nose into our business- and defend the pissing bully. Just another day in the bay. read more

The Bart employees are really helpful and friendly at this station. It is easy to figure out where you need to go at this station! At night it is a rough crowd in the entrances and actual waiting areas. Keep a good look out on all of your stuff! If you don't know which train to catch, just ask any Bart employee and they will be more than happy to assist you! read more

I got thwacked on the leg by the stupid bart gate.. There were witnesses. Ow. *shakes fists* damn u!! oh wells.. schadenfreude! says avenue q! read more

Escalator smoothly carried me up to the surface, where there was a guy taking a whiz. He looked at me and said, "How's it goin'?" If I was a crack, meth, or smack addict, if I was looking for a toothless hooker, if I wanted to smell some of the worst smells in San Francisco, if I wanted to get robbed, or fence some stolen goods, if I wanted to pull my pants down and take a hot messy dump, I'd give this BART station five stars. I can only guess this is some kind of containment zone. read more

Lets just say this much... One time, some naked, spitting, pissing, crazy guy on PCP terrorized the station by alternating between attacking people, and doing simply AMAZING gymnastics and ninja moves. All with a huge afro. I don't know whether to give 5 stars or 1 star. Either a horrible situation or an awesome situation. Hell yes, Mission SF... Seriously it happened. Here's the youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5_z1r-mlmI read more

Gross, yes. A theatre, yes. Escapeable, yes. Walk through it and don't be afraid of anyone here. In fact, stare 'em down with a wild smirk on your face. That's always fun. Better yet, smile, and simply say, "Sorry, I wish I could help." Then go get yourself a shrimp taco at Pancho Villa's and smother it with salsa verde. Now no one has to feel bad! read more

This place has been a hub of homelessness and filth for as long as I can remember. I've lived in NY City and Los Angeles and can say this little spot of one of my least favorite places I can think of in any city. It is always filled with homeless people and - not only that - often aggressive homeless! No problem shouting at you and urinating in front of you. Nasty! I'm continuously amazed that San Francisco as a City has not been able to figure out any way to clear up this area. It's embarrassing when friends come to the city. Please do something! Anything! I don't mean just to complain and am looking in ways that I can help. Just fed up as I know live at Guerrero and 14th and have to see this spot much more often. read more

This doesn't really have anything to do with the station itself--OK, maybe it does, but in an unintended-circumstances kind of way--but I'm convinced that more crime goes down in broad daylight at the corner of 16th and Mission Streets than at any other street corner in the city. I'm sure there are places with more crime, and there are a bunch of places, many really close to this intersection, that are much more dangerous to be standing around at; but I've seen more drugs change hands here in front of my face than I've seen in my entire life, and I haven't even lived in San Francisco for five years. All of that said, I like the look of the stuff they added to the street level of this BART station. The glass thingy by the Walgreens and Burger King looks really cool, especially at night. The actual inside of the station is really gross, though, and it's really hot down here. I don't understand why because while I know the Mission is a generally warmer part of San Francisco, it's nowhere near as hot as Oakland, and yet the 12th and 19th Street stations never get this stuffy. I always feel claustrophobic when I'm waiting for the train on the platforms. I think they're not as far underground as they are on Market Street. I've also seen tons of rats in this station, although they're usually on the tracks. read more

I maintain that this is the worst block in SF. Forget the loin and parts of SOMA, this place is worse. There's literally dirty syringes on the block. I live at 25th and Valencia, so I use 24th St BART much more often but this stop is just too convenient to completely avoid. Ladies- have your mace ready and cover your face if possible. I personally like to wear a black, dirty, oversized hoodie and run through staring at the ground. Gentlemen- be aware of your surroundings and watch out for toothless hookers. read more

I'm going to be honest. This is definitely not a BART stop that I prefer to frequent. To sum up the other reviews and my opinion of this place, let's just call this station one fat tree. Why? Because it's SHADY. HELLA shady. There isn't that much inside the station itself, but the entrance/exit up top on the ground floor will instantly raise some red flags in your safety radar. But you know what...there are some really tasty food stops in this area, so if it's on my way or if I have time, I'll take this stop. But that doesn't make this place any less shady. There are volunteer security patrols roaming the streets sometimes, but they can't be everywhere. Just be careful. p.s. The Sandwich Place which is right across the street is delicious. try it out. read more

Is 16th & Mission dirty? Yep. Is it inhabited by homeless, crack-addicts, and the mentally disturbed? Pretty much. Does it also host one of the best open mics in the city every Thursday night? You bet your sweet ass. Every Thursday for the past five years a group of poets, performers, musicians, MCs and comedians have taken over 16th & Mission to bring you passersby something you just don't see every day. Starting at roughly 9:30pm and lasting until midnight, we take over a public space to bring art back into a public realm. Come and join us, I promise if a 100lb white girl like me can be there every Thursday and not get into a scuffle, the rest of y'all are okay. Or, support us here: 16thmission.com read more

The only thing this BART station is good for is getting you closer to your destination and then getting you home. This is certainly NOT a family-friendly station. To begin with, there's no restroom here. If nature calls when you disembark, you'll be forced to use the bathroom at the McDonald's across the street - and that place is REPULSIVE. Also, the entire plaza area at the top of the escalator is FILTHY. Expect to be greeted by beggars and the stench of urine. Do NOT speak to any of the "urban youths" who hang out on the benches and sidewalks. They are NOT to be trusted. Finally, traffic on the surrounding streets can be dangerous. Keep your eyes peeled for fast-moving vehicles and use the crosswalks. This place isn't as ghetto as the Richmond BART station or some of the Oakland stations, but it's bad enough. VERY few things that are good happen here. When you get up to ground level from the platform, do not dilly-dally. Keep right on walking and only stop if the pedestrian crossing signal compels you to. read more

Nothing like a good song in the morning and people watching in the evening. I love this place and never walk into my bart without a feeling of diversity and love for this place. read more