A convenient station to catch the shuttle to the Oakland airport or walk down to catch Amtrak. Typical BART station, somewhat clean and the train agents are helpful and friendly, especially Cortez. read more

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I was riding the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) from Oakland to San Francisco to attend the Chinese New Year Parade in February 2025. It was my first time taking a BART via the Transbay Tube (a 3.6-mile long structure that connects the cities of San Francisco and Oakland by running under the San Francisco Bay.) I was super excited. On the way to the city I couldn't find a seat. So, I experienced the motion (I didn't get sick) of down and up. Because I stayed at Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport, I drove my rental car to the parking lot. I actually was going to take the city bus trying to save a buck or two. But the bus never arrived. hahaha go figure. I had hard time finding the entrance to the parking lot. Thank goodness I was not late to the party. Because I had my east coast time in my mind. The train station was very clean on the loading level. The tunnel under the train was eerie at night. I was glad it was well lit. I speed walked to the car in dark. Just a bummer I had to buy the Clipper Card for $15 but I only used portion of it. Not sure when I'll be back to use BART again. Oh well... souvenir I guess. read more

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I've enjoyed taking the BART in to SF over the years, and this sun-drenched platform is a nice enough welcome to California. The automated airport connector is a nice addition, and takes you here where you can get a physical Clipper card and add money to it. Btw, INSANE how complicated the Clipper digital version + wallet steps are, but c'est la vie. Trains run pretty regularly in my experience, and once there were protests shutting down the highways so I was extra glad to have this as an option. The best part to me if when I get off at Montgomery or Embarcadero, depending on my hotel, it's RIGHT there. As close as you could hope for. As someone who lives in a city without reliable public transit, I try to take it as often as I can and this serves its purpose well. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

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The BART all in all is a really easy way to get around the Bay area and I appreciate that it's there. If you've done the NYC subway or the DC metro you'll find yourself at ease using the BART system. This station I found to be very average for a public transit stop. To be fair, I don't take public transit often ever since I moved away from Seattle, it's become something I typically use exclusively when I'm visiting a bigger metro area and the last time I used public transit was probably two years ago when I was visiting Frankfurt Germany. This station I found to be fairly easy to navigate, but also fairly dirty and as a woman travelling alone I felt like I needed to be aware of my surroundings. Overall it was fine - not great, but not bad either. read more

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the BART station here in Oakland is a less favorable one, since it can get sketchy late at night, so id recommend not coming late hours a shuttle comes and goes from the airport to this BART, but if you ever lost, go to the Cashier who can help you, or download the Clipper app to see schedules and times read more

BART - Coliseum Station - a la casita - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Having utilize this BART station from majority of my life attending Oakland A's games, the station will always have a special place in my heart. With that out-of-the-way, I only recommend using this station if you're attending an event at the Coliseum complex or if you live in the area nearby. More likely than not if you park your car here it will get broken into. Even more you'll probably deal with beggars, mentally ill individuals or people who are looking to commit crimes. I've got too many encounters here that while they weren't close calls, insured why I always remain vigilant in my surroundings. My latest visit at the station was very pleasant, but became sketchy while waiting for my train on the platform. Answering this honestly, I can only rate this station a 3/5. Even though I've never had a bad encounter, this isn't the best and safest place to be when you're looking to use public transportation. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Sign at the Coliseum Station - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Neighboring AB&I Foundry is the most toxic polluter in the area. Go ahead... check yourself. If you are waiting on the platform for any significant amount of time for 5 times a week - or live nearby you might want to get some cancer screening. Average common people are so concerned with the way things look. Maybe a bunch of trash thrown around or some unsightly blight blocking streets and sidewalks. Truth is ugly stuff probably isn't going to kill you - but the amount of pollution emitted from the nearby foundry just might. The foundry is painted with patriotic murals that boast all the years they were and are part of the community. The surrounding area should stand up for themselves and put an end to the madness. It wouldn't happen in more affluent areas for this long. What is worth fighting for. What is worth protesting and putting effort in to stop? I'm telling you if you would scuff some guys shoe that might get more of a reaction than what this factory has been doing for years. Even if they are $1000 or $2000 shoes - putting ego aside and using logic should make nearby residents re-evaluate their priorities. Don't be an average common people. Think for yourself. Question what society has taught you to be important. Every time you utilize this Bart station take a look down at the factory that is likely the cause of your child's asthma. Everybody only has so much energy every day. I do my part as a citizen journalist to educate. Awareness is the first step. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

The train I was on to Richmond Station was diverted backwards at Lake Merritt station. No information for forty minutes or so. Then when we did get information all trains were stopped from going to Richmond and Antioch stations. I totally missed the event that I was in the BayArea for. WTF ?!?!?!! Ghetto ass BART read more

Absolute worst Bart station. Your car WILL get stolen and broken into. Regardless if you have it BARE. No Bart police ever patrolling the lot. No security. Nothing. Unhoused people pee and poo on the platform. People shooting up. Just drive the extra 5min to SL Bart. Safer and cleaner. read more

I don't know what people expect from a BART station. If the train comes, collects you and drops you off, you've had a good day. So, there were way too many people on the platform, it was a Giants game day on a Saturday, so crushing into the train was unappealing and not fun. But, it was fine. The confusion on how to get into the station from the Airport Tram was an adventure, but overall, I had a fine trip. read more

I got to my first A's game through the Coliseum Bart station and it was an A-Ok experience. The station itself is what I thought it would be: Old and not the cleanest public building but definitely has historic character. I was just wondering how many millions of people have passed through here over the decades for A's, Warriors and Raider games. Walking the pedestrian bridge from the station to the coliseum for A's was an interesting adventure. Guys were rolling up coolers selling water bottles, beer and one guy even had bottles of vodka ready to mix a drink for you. There were multiple street vendors selling unlicensed A's t-shirts and baseball caps. They were actually decent quality and I couldn't pass up a black $5 A's hat on my way to the game. As your walking towards the stadium, it's definitely a social media moment for the gram as you get closer so keep the camera ready. Just like all crowded public gatherings, be aware of you surroundings while still enjoying yourself. Be safe! read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Sad :( Oakland A's Don't play here no more. Great station Noneoftheless It's so good that it should be a landmark. No Uber Needed it has the OAK airport connector if you have clipper and just got off the train 0$ is it read more

BART Oakland Coliseum is no doubt a 3 for one station that serves everyones needs. It is mainly popular with those who are going to Baseball games or special events at the arena. It also serves as a connector to the airport which is much cheaper than taking an Uber or Lyft there. One other thing , it's one of Oakland's Amtrak connections to go toward Sacramento or San Jose. I've actually waited for a train here before as I was one time not able to get a ride to Hayward Amtrak. FYI Amtrak is directly across the street from the BART Station when you exit, no need to go on that spiral thing that is near Coliseum bridge connecting you to it. read more

I love B.A.R.T period, and that you get free parking on the weekend is an added bonus, especially during an A's game and as always, the staff is accommodating and helpful and the station area was clean nothing more to say. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - POV art entrance leading to the game - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a sh*t hole. If you call a ride share, there's not a designated pick up area. The station staff were less than helpful this day. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Disfruta de un tocino caliente y, mi amigo! Let's go Raiders! - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

We took the train to see a show at the Oracle Arena and found it convenient. It's a walk though from the station to the Arena but if you're going to the Coliseum, it's relatively closer. The only thing I didn't like is that the hot dog and drink vendors crowd the walking bridge and caused a bottleneck. I wish they could clear that up for folks wanting to go home after a late night concert. I do appreciate the police and security that are nearby. I don't appreciate the smell of pee which...I guess you can't really avoid. For a $10 round trip from Warm Springs, it's better than parking and dealing with the traffic to get out. read more

Rode through here coming from Oakland International Airport today, and although unsure what to expect in the years since I've lived in the Bay it was better than expected. Even from several months ago it seems the BART system has upgraded its Clipper card system to being easily accessible through the app for reloading and even using Apple Wallet (saving $ on buying a physical card). Midday Friday felt safe as a single female, everyone required to wear masks, and easy navigation and ride ($4.40 vs the $30+ if using Uber). Overall would recommend read more

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YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2018 - 81/100. Situated right by the Coliseum and Oracle, it is THE best way to get to any event being held at either place. It is also the station to take going to/coming from Oakland International Airport via Air Bart - free of charge. Plenty of standing room as well as seating as you wait for the proper train. But as for most Bart stops, it isn't always kept clean. And for whatever reason, there's always that whiff of 420 lingering. Don't bother moving anywhere to avoid it - it'll either follow you or it's already there. Not judging. Just not my thing. Decent stop for the most part. read more

The bart has always been meh. It is such a relief it is cleaner than what I remember with some welcomed upgrades. The bike rack is great and the new seats are plush. I dont know how it will fair from abuse in the years to come but oh well... tax payers money is like monopoly money. The screen was pretty useless if your just sitting down. The reflection from the lights really made it hard to read. Getting a seat in any bart or muni is like hitting the lotto so it would be nice to get an anti reflective coating on the screens so it is easier to read from the seats. I can imagine a disabled person with hard of hearing not seeing what stop it is and missing their stops. Just sayin read more

BART - Coliseum Station - New seats and bike racks. Nice! - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

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Decided to take Bart home from OAK. Worst mistake. First of all, I haven't been on Bart for YEARS!!!! There wasn't anyone available to help us with questions that we had about purchasing our tickets. We ended up with clippers, smh. The trains are extremely dirty and disgusting. The first train from the coliseum to 19th street Oakland was I breathable, it smelled foul. The transfer train, was just as dirty. But at least there was air and didn't smell bad. read more

I can't wait for the day they open up the new railway to the Oakland Metropolitan Airport. If your an Oakland A's fan and are dreading the day they move to San Jose, I'm with ya. There is no BART that will take you conveniently there to watch your beloved Oakland Athletics. Otherwise, this is a scary BART station to park at. Like I say in all my BART reviews, just be cognoscente of your surroundings. There are people out there waiting to nab you if your off your game. read more

Station is ok but park at your own risk! Bart officials are aware of all the car break ins but refuse to take any action. Parking lot is full of broken glass. With no guard present , parking should be free. Have had my window broken twice and a hole drilled in my gas tank once. Wish I had a better option for transport to the city. read more

This is my home base for BART. This station is pretty clean and generally on time. The station clerks are always helpful, especially when I first started using the BART. This station usually has BART PD present and always when events at the Oracle's are happening. There is a easy to read bus station just outside and across the street. There are always cans available as well as gypsy cabs from the same couple of ones I always see out there. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - On my way to school - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

The Coliseum BART is currently right near the Oakland Coliseum stadium where the Oakland Raiders & the Oakland Athletics play along w/ the Oracle Arena where the World Champion Golden State Warriors play. All of these teams are moving though unfortunately so get it while you can. It is a pretty awesome sight from the Coliseum BART station to see the Oakland Coliseum w/ the Oakland Raiders logo along w/ the words in bold "Commitment to Excellence" underneath along w/ the World Series pennant winning years of the Athletics in 1972, 1973,1974, & 1989. At least the Warriors & Athletics will stay in the Bay Area yet bummer about the Raiders going to Vegas yet truth be told am only into basketball so go Warriors! The Coliseum BART also links up w/ the Oakland International Airport unfortunately there is an additional fee to get to the BART station from the airport as SFO doesn't have additional fees. Going from SFO to the East Bay though is quite far & a bit costly so depending on what airline you book might make sense to pay the fee here. The Coliseum BART is near the 81st Avenue Library which is worth checking out if you are a bibliophile like me. read more

This Bart station gets super crowded leading up to and immediately following any events held at the Coliseum. Expect heavy foot traffic and possible delays depending on situations on the ground as well as ahead or behind you on the track. However, all things considered, it's still less expensive and much faster to take Bart from anywhere in the east bay to whatever event or game you may be attending at the coliseum. Today it was an A's game for us. Sadly they lost but we had a good time and my kids really enjoyed the entire idea of being at a "train station" and riding on a "train" I would suggest Bart for all looking to travel to or from the Oakland Coliseum for any event. The stations are open late and the tickets are cheap all things considered. read more

BART - Coliseum Station - Stairs to train. - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

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Convenient location close to the O.co Coliseum and the Oracle Arena. And our group of three taking the BART from Fremont was cheaper than if we had paid to park at the Arena. Crazy, yo. The 10-minute walk to the Arena involves going over the walkway above the train tracks, and walking around the south end of the Coliseum. Easy peasy. Sure there are semi-sketchy people hanging out along the train walkway trying to sell T-shirts and churros and (fake?) tickets, but if you're intimidated by this then maybe you should not be in Oakland. Just sayin. The BART trains are generally on schedule, off by a couple minutes at most. The one major downside is that there's only one single-occupancy restroom per gender in the entire station. For a station that can have a thousand people in it at one time, this is pretty ridiculous. Somebody either was not thinking when they built this place, or somebody has a cruel sense of humor. read more

Why do I go to the Oakland Coliseum BART station? For a Golden State Warriors game of course! I've regularly taken BART since 2007 to attend Warriors games after work. Last Thursday, March 3rd, I took BART to meet up my dad for a game. From Powell Street station to Oakland Coliseum, it was only $4.20. Great deal for getting across the bay without traffic. The ride is 6 stops and takes about 22 mins. Would have spent more time than that just trying to get out of the city in a car. From the station, it's a quick walk across the bridge and around O.co to Oracle Arena. Very quick, cheap, and easy way to get to Oakland for a basketball game. If you factor in the time driving, gas and $40 parking at Oracle, a $4.20 BART ride is a steal! read more

The Oakland Coliseum BART station remains the easiest and cheapest way to get to and from an A's or Warriors game. Once you've arrived, go downstairs, through the turnstiles, up to the bridge, across, and then Bob's Your Uncle. On your way (and during game times), you'll also notice a heavy police presence, ad hoc ticket or souvenir sales, and occasional musical entertainment. I also noticed the Coliseum Amtrak Station on the Capital Corridor Route and maybe if the schedule works, I'll try that some day. I've also used Air BART, but with their service, it's a LONG few miles to OAK and I now use Park N Fly. In the past, I have driven to the game and parked either at the BART parking lot or on the streets just north of the Coliseum Complex. After all, who wants to pay that kind of parking lot fee? Just be mindful of the neighbourhood, especially at night. read more

It's a BART station, not a 5-star dining establishment ;). Definitely avoid and maybe take the ferry back to the city if you can during games; super crowded. Otherwise: it was easy enough as a meeting point for a friend who was picking me up to go to Oakland airport. A few spots outside to wait for a car and a little parking/stop area a few feet ahead! read more

Two stars, for three reasons: location, location, location. It's in the ghetto, so if BART spruces up the station, it's likely to be filled with graffiti and urine within a week. It has parking, but I wouldn't want to leave my car here. Quite a ways drive from I-880. On the other hand, it does offer a short, convenient walk to the Coliseum, no cars to dodge. And they've always offered a way to get from here to the airport: the former AirBART bus, now the $6/person train, and ACTransit. I try to use OAK every time I fly, so I've been through this BART station quite a bit. And because it's so ghetto, I just want to get in and get out. What Oaktown has done around the Fruitvale Station, I hope they do to the Coliseum Station someday. I mean, Hegenberger is pretty nice, and it's also in East Oakland. This station serves as sort of a gateway, and this town deserves a better gateway. read more

Always a guaranteed to find some kind of parking space there for the As games which is a plus. If you happen to see two guys selling dope "Oakland Classic" shirts with Henderson (when he had hair) those are my homeboys.. support your local artists and get a shirt. The parking lot has never given me issues and folks for the most part let you merge etc... when leaving the area. read more

If you have a single BART station to provide access to the Oakland Airport - why wouldn't you make it easier for travelers to use it? That's the question always in my mind when I have to deal with a rolling suitcase and a shoulder bag as I try to hang onto my stuff and NOT get pushed down the escalator by inconsiderate fellow passengers. The entire BART station is beyond "busy" or "travel hub" and right at the heart of "chaotic" - it's downright unfriendly. There's no vibe that makes me feel safe through here - people are rude and competitively jostle - how about everyone just act with some degree of civility to ensure we all get off the train safely and onto AIR BART? What an amazing marvel that would be. Still, I'm glad it is here - and one extra star going to this station from the two it deserves for not changing the name of the station to reflect the ridiculously rapidly cycling name of the Oakland Coliseum. How do you even pronounce O.c.o. or whatever the hell it is now? read more

I've blasted BART before and I'm still edging toward the negative, but out of necessity, I've gotta say BART does the job...kinda. Recently, I've upped my travel schedule in/out of OAK and I have to say, living in San Ramon 10 minutes from BART, it's pretty convenient using it to travel to/fro OAK. Unfortunately, as much as I like the OAK extension, the Coliseum station gives me the creeps - in broad daylight! The parking lot is scary (cop car ALWAYS present) and the BART trains are still pretty beat-down and dirty. During my last time on the platform three days ago, some dude was yelling at the tracks and roaming around angrily...couldn't help but thinking, "Is this dude gonna push me onto the tracks?" I never see any security ('cept the cop car in the lot) and always feel uneasy about my time on the platform at Coliseum BART Station. Sorry BART, you still rhyme with FART and you still stink...kinda. 2.49 stars read more

As much as I was prepared to misgive, I still have very few real misgivings about the addition of BART to OAK--still a stupid name--to the Coliseum BART Station. Or maybe I've misled myself, and I just choose to ignore reality. In either case, not having to wait on the street for the beloved-but-overpriced bus (RIP) is nine-tenths good and has made my visits to this BART station 57 percent safer. Honestly. A tip for newbies: If you're coming from San Francisco or anywhere north of this station, sit at the front of the train if you want easy access to the airport. If you're coming from San Francisco or anywhere north of this station, sit at the back of the train for easy access to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. If you're coming from anywhere south of this station, do the opposite. Got it? read more

I have ridden BART many times in the past to and from the Oakland A's games, and then a few Oakland Raiders games. This station is a 3 star (A-OK during the day; 2 stars in the evening), but with the opening of Air BART to the Oakland International Airport, it's a 4 star on that account. From 11 AM (opening ceremony), the BART Agency had the speeches and ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of the Air BART shuttle. Thereafter, the media and public officials from the Federal, State, Local and BART offices were invited to do the "first ride" on the new service at 12:30 PM. The free rides for the public was from 1 PM to 3 PM. Other activities to keep the public entertained were local musicians and dance groups. Souvenir bags with a poster, luggage tag, whistles were handed out to the public. We missed out on entering a raffle to win airline tickets (Alaskan or Hawaiian) or Clipper cards loaded with value. The free ride was a venture all right. We started on the platform of the Coliseum BART Station, escorted by a BART police officer (like going on a tour) up a set of escalator to the spacious walkway/platform. There is an information booth with a station agent to assist and provide information. These automated trains (no conductor/driver) took us about 10 minutes from the BART Station to arrive at the entrance (stairs and escalators) leading to the Oakland International Airport. I would not say the view is breathtaking, but one can see the backside of O.co Coliseum and other buildings along the way to and from the Oakland International Airport. The BART to OAK passenger service will start November 22, 2014, with the first train leaving at 6 AM. I believe the cost is $6.00 one way. Still I like this concept of a shuttle ride to and from the station to the airport without having to exit the station and wait for a shuttle bus to arrive on San Leandro Street. The area outside of the station can be a bit "sketchy" in the evening and waiting around outside of the station, one can't exactly predict what will happen. read more

Transfer point to: - Oakland International Airport - Oakland Coliseum - Oracle Arena Destinations to the stadiums for: - Oakland Athletics - Oakland Raiders - Golden State Warriors read more

I've been back many times, and the big update is that in the last year, they've completed the train that goes to the airport. Gone are the days of having to disembark the BART, then get on an old bus and drive to the airport. Now there's a little above ground monorail looking train that takes you right to the airport. Just get off at the this station, walk to the south end of the platform, go up the stairs, and through the ticket gate and you're all set to ride to the airport. I don't find this stop any more or any less typical than what you'd expect at other stations, except that obviously on game days you best plan plenty of time, and that there are more travelers with luggage at this one for the aforementioned BART airport train. Huge improvement with the new train, but other than that, the actual BART station is the same ol' station. read more

I used the BART from the Coliseum to Powell Street this past weekend and was surprised by the ease and convenience. I arrived at OAK and used the AirBART shuttle to get from the airport to the Coliseum ($3) and then purchased a ticket for $4 to ride from here to Powell St in San Fran (I believe the trip was $3.70 - all amounts are posted line by line at the machine where you purchase your ticket for your trip). You may purchase from the machine in increments of $1. I'm not sure when or who or how this ticket was supposed to be used. I did slip it into a machine to enter the train area and it was given back to me but after that I don't have a clue if it expires or won't let you out at a certain station, lol - totally clueless on that but I played by the rules and purchased for the station I was going to hop off at. Disclaimer: I've lived in LA my entire life, I've had a car since I was 15 and I have never rode public transportation alone - so this was a big deal for me! I then proceeded to the top of the stairs and boarded the train that was San Fran bound. A few stops later (maybe 20 or so minutes) I was at the Powell station. I didn't notice any homeless people at the Coliseum station and it was very easy to purchase my ticket and hop on the train. Most people on the train seemed normal and we did ride pass some sketchy looking areas but all in all it was fine. I'd do it again. The one thing I didn't like about BART was... No announcements being made at stops so I had to peek out of the window and pray to Buddha that I didn't miss my stop. Maybe this is normal for public transpo who knows but I managed. I paid $7 total ($3 for Air BART $4 for BART) to get into San Fran vs a $70 cab ride from San Fran back to OAK - BIG MISTAKE! Not doing that again. read more

Fremont to the Coliseum/Oakland airport, check! After 30 minutes, we were already at our destination. So convenient that it's such an easy ride to a game/concert/flight. It's a bit of a walk to the arena, but you get to smell bacon wrapped hot dogs on the way, and indulge if you want. Coming back, the Bart comes frequently, so there's never a long wait. Plenty of seating too. All in all, this station is cleaner and safer than I had imagined. :) read more

Bathroom's aren't in service anymore,why? This is one of many services that are important. So now the place will smell like urine.