Wow! The the BART agency have stepped up the trains and I like it. Being originally from the Bay Area I remember how the trains use to be and they were gross with the smelly cloth cushioned seats. I no longer live in the Bay Area , but it's a breath of fresh air to be able to get on a clean train with clean seats. It gets me to The City and back and then I head home back to the Sacramento area. This is always my transfer point from Richmond station into The City. read more

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Back in the day commuting to Oakland I rode Bart from Dublin to MacArthur Station everyday then walked about a mile to work. I have fended off getting deprived of my personal property and health at the station and on my walk to and from work, through means not to be discussed here, but they were very persuasive. So on a recent trip I found myself at MacArthur Bart transfering from North Berkeley on way to Lafayette. I was surprised how nice and clean it was and no randos. Huge departure from past experiences. It looks like Bart may be trying to clean up their act and keeping stations clean and safe. read more

I used to avoid BART thinking it was similar to the trains back east, but no, it's nothing like those trains. I've become a regular rider and one thing that gets me is that the cars are all clean and free of graffiti. It feels safe with all the cameras overhead placed 10 feet apart, the random presence of BART police in the BART stations and BART ticket inspectors on the trains. Given the arm and leg Uber and Lyft charge, I'm now paying pennies on the dollar taking BART and no longer sitting in traffic. read more

BART - MacArthur Station - Train approaching - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

The Only Thing When Going To This Bart Station Is When They Have Special Events!!!! I Was Here When The Bart Celebrated Their 50 & 53 Anniversary!!!!! read more

You guys suck as a transportation system. Always have problems with your transportation system. Can't even get to work on time because apparently someone from bart management is doing a terrible fucking job. You guys are the reason the transportation system is horrible. You want to raise the price of the bart ystem but your service is terrible compared to other cities in the United States. Should be ashamed of yourselves for putting this broken system read more

For whatever reason when I'm on Bart lots of people talk to me. I guess I'm not a 'professional' Bart rider yet but I've been taking it very very often these days. 'Professional' Bart riders travel with big books or headphones. They avoid eye contact. They are going somewhere and do not want to chit chat. I get it. Too much city life can make people like that. Without defense mechanisms in place people might talk to you. Tell you their problems or ask for a buck or two. They might tell you they are hungry or need a bit for this or that - but who knows what they really want some cash for. Who knows. Bart is so much more relaxing than driving - even if you do get some screamer in the car with you... I've run into that every once in a while. Really its no big deal - if it really bothers you just get up and move to the next train. When your not stuck behind the wheel frantically consumed with traffic or red lights or whatever it really does free up a lot of time for anything else. Catch up on emails. Delete some old junky photos on your phone. The possibilities are limitless for all that extra time you gain. I've tried different cars. They are very different experiences. I've found the most who ha happens in the very very last car. I think thats officially the smoking car. The very first car with the conductor is probably the one with the least rif raff as s/he will keep an eye on everything. There is really no better way to travel into Oakland downtown or San Francisco downtown. You avoid traffic and don't have issues with parking. read more

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Hey BART, if you are going to make us wait, let us know. Don't make me sit on a train repeatedly hearing we're waiting for transfers..." for 25 minutes. I could have been home by now if I'd used Uber or Lyft. read more

I was waiting for my daughter to meet me here. We were tripping to The City for a pre-Holiday lunch. While I was waiting inside the station, I observed a young woman harassed by a man. It was really more aggressive than the average deranged characters that inhabit the neighborhood. My first instinct was to get involved, but no I hailed a Station Agent. I shared the situation I observed and in seconds, a policewoman appeared. The short and important part of this review was the impeccable response and customer service both the agent and police officer provided. We read about incidents and unfortunate tragedies in and around BART. I felt grateful for the rapid response. Thank you! read more

I haven't been to this BART station for a while. Since the pandemic: ZIP. My memories of it are mostly neutral but there are aspects of it that make me shake my head. The primary downside is the public restroom inside the station. Whenever I needed to use it, it was always less than clean. I learned after a short time to keep a vinyl glove inside my messenger bag, in case I had to touch the door handle or to knock wet toilet paper off certain surfaces. There was a movie with Will Smith and his young son taking refuge in a BART restroom. WRONG! Not a good message to send to some homeless person. A public restroom is not an encampment. read more

Typical BART east bay station. Currently undergoing seismic retrofit. No public restroom available. You can usually get a spot on the train (standing during commute hours) If there is a system delay you may have to wait the delay time + 30 min because train(s) arrive too crowded to get a space. read more

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

BART in general has gotten terrible. Everything from workers, sanitation, stations, safety, homeless on trains, thugs on train and the train itself has gotten bad throughout the years. I am not sure if it can ever be fixed as the worst of what I had witness occurred today. Please look at the picture as it may not surprise some of you readers. It is human waste on a seat. read more

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

If I'm traveling on BART, I like the open platform and easy connections that the MacArthur station offers. 4 Stars. However, if I need to get on BART or meet someone, this is one of the last stations I would recommend. I parked here once and my car was left alone. However, the place throws off a dangerous and creepy vibe that I have no intention to repeat. 2 Stars. read more

4 Stars Bart Station because you just don't get these elsewhere: - Emery-go-around shuttles right outside of the station waiting to take you to your Emeryville designation for free - Kaiser Shuttles right outside of the station waiting to take your sick @ss to see the doctors at Kaiser for free - Yummy hotdog stand right outside of the station waiting to fill your tum up for a small fee - Nice flower shop right outside of the station waiting to help you impress your wife/girlfriend for a small fee - Some massage group waiting to give you a 5 mins massage for free occassionally Besides that, I thought I'm in the hood, but so far (knock on wood), everything looks decent and safe. I park there occasionally and nothing happened to my car yet (knock on wood again.) So, yes, I like this station! Oh Oh! and to my surprise, no hobo sleeping in the station **GASP** read more

BART - MacArthur Station - from the parking lot - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

You get a little bit of everything at this station... - Bums asking for change - Kids hanging out on their skateboards - Neighbors walking their dogs and letting them dookie everywhere - Business people getting on the Emery-go-Round shuttle - Tourist with big luggages asking locals how to much it cost to ride the Emery-go-Round shuttle (it's free, btw) - Mysterious pee stench - Normal to crazy people taking free Kaiser shuttles to the hospital The first time I came here, I was scared out of my wits. But eventually, you get use to the circus and become immune. Don't get me wrong, it can also be dangerous here. Just keep your guard up. What I usually tell people...I've been BARTing out of here for 8 years and nothing ever happened to me. read more

This station is one of the transfer points for passengers to board a train heading to a different destination than the train he/she is on. My husband and I had to do that on our way from the Pleasant Hill Station to our destination, the Lake Merritt Station (transfer from SF train to Fremont train). The only thing I like about this station is the shuttle bus heading to and from the Bay Street Shops in Emeryville. It also has a very spacious parking lot for people using BART to commute to work. It's not a station that I would want to hang around in the evening. Area is kinda sketchy. read more

Four stars for you, MacArthur BART station. One because I parked here today and my dar didn't get broken into. Another because the Emery Go Round comes to this station. The third because even though it's not the safest area, it still doesn't feel as sketchy as West Oakland or Civic Center (my other regular stop), although I realize this doesn't say much. And the fourth because whenever I come here the song "MacArthur Park" gets stuck in my head. Brownie points to anyone who knows this song. "SOMEONE LEFT THE CAKE OUT IN THE RAIN. I DON'T THINK THAT I CAN TAKE IT, CUZ IT TOOK SO LONG TO BAKE IT. AND I'LL NEVER HAVE THAT RECIPE AGAAAAIIINNNN." read more

First time @Macarthur Bart Station. While I'm waiting for my GF to pick me up, the Cougar Cadets (band) are playing. Cute! Perfect timing. If interested in making a donation to the Cougar Cadet Drumline, contact cougar.cadets@yahoo.com. read more

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Not my favorite BART station - always so many people hanging out and there is definitely a bit of a creepy vibe. However, multiple lines pass through here - so it makes it easier to get home as I am not limited by a single line for getting close to home. That said - the immediate vicinity might scare off some folks - esp after dark where there are usually a lot of teenagers with skateboards & bicycles hanging out on the corner in front of the convenient store near Telegraph & 40th St. Lots of AC Transit lines pass near here - it's a big station, aside from annoying smoking and loud music - it's not a great place to hang out but you won't risk your life. read more

The area around this BART station isn't exactly a tourist destination. However, this station is a convenient and a vital hub & transfer point of public transportation between areas of the Bay Area. People from San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, and all over the bay flow through this station daily. Several BART lines go through this station, from Concord to Millbrae, Richmond to Fremont, and Richmond to Millbrae, though some lines only operate during weekdays and/or before 6pm, so check the timetables at the station, BART's website, or any form of media that associates with BART (i.e. BART app?). The parking lot is currently still undergoing some construction as of this post. However, at $1 per day, this is the best station to park if you need to park your car before going into SF or farther down the East Bay, as other stations are farther away or will charge you more. There are 2-hour zones around the station and possible all-day free parking streets if you don't wish to pay. However, a few posts before this one claim vandalism, theft, and other criminal activity, so park at your own risk in or near this station. The station itself is fairly clean, with vendors sometimes right outside to sell food, flowers, or newspapers, depending on the hours of the day. There are benches inside the station for people to potentially loiter, though they're usually empty or near-empty during morning and evening commutes. Overall, this station is okay as it serves its purpose well. read more

BART - MacArthur Station - Art exhibits near MacArthur BART - Train Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

This Bart station is a little out of the way, but it wins with how cheap and convenient the parking is. Its $3 for all day parking and you park in a garage. Like most Bart stations this one is well used with lots of pigeons and pan handlers outside that make for a spicy wait for your Uber or Lyft. Another bonus for this station is the Emeryville Go Around that takes you all over Emeryville FO FREE. They have a bunch of routes that take you every which way in the city so I suggest getting the app to see which bus is going where. All in all this station is good and is the last transfer station you can take so pay attention if you need a transfer train! read more

Was stopped at this station for 45 mins for some unknown reason. This made me late to work. Why was the train stopped here for 45 mins

The best thing about MacArthur station is that it's a switching station for several lines from the east bay, so it gets you where you need to go. It has been undergoing retrofit for as long as I can remember, and the surrounding area is not the greatest. If you have a choice, stick with Rockridge. read more

Great for using EmeryGoRound. DON'T leave your bike locked up here. . . read more

I want to give it a 3.5. I like it because there's a lot of tracks but if one is not familiar with the station you may get lost and angry. Also the shuttle are awesome to Emeryville and the hospitals, kaiser :) Actually I'm going to give it 4 stars. read more

Yet another 40 min delay. This is unacceptable. Get the trains moving on time, it shouldn't be this hard. Especially if you people are gonna go on strike and demand outrageous salaries. read more

It got us from oakland to S.F. pronto! Clean and comfortable, but steer clear of commute hour as trains are packed of course!

Well-run and surprisingly clean station (even the bathrooms, which I had really low expectations for going in). Only downside is that the passenger pickup area on 40th street can get really crowded in the evening. Other than that, no complaints. read more

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

Since I can't review BART itself, I will pick it's transfer station. BART is dirty, is constantly having issues & delays and is outrageously over priced. For instance, today - it took me over 2 hours to go from Pittsburg to SF. I was forced to change trains and had to stand, with my suitcase for 9 slow stops because of it. With non- stop starts & stops, being thrown around in a hot train - I am done with you. All they can tell me is its a service situation. Maybe you should take better care of your trains & tracks! I should have just driven & paid for valet, at $26 for 2 people to ride it would have been faster, cleaner & cheaper. read more

Pee Smell: Viscerally lingering Panhandlers: 2-3 in sight Parking: Abundant Feeling One May Be Stabbed: Moderate (esp at night) Access to building: Great workout esp if you park far, far away.... read more

Cons: a lot of homeless and beggars, but that's expected being in the middle of Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville. Not the cleanest station and if you ask me, there should be more ticket/clipper readers to enter/exit the station. After all the money that's invested, how is it that only one reader works on one side exiting and two on the other? Also, a person should not get a "see agent" error message more than twice. C'mon man! Pros: Schedules are relatively on time and they're good for early commuters. This station is a great medium as there's at least four trains to choose from to get you all throughout the Bay. New parking structure to keep your car "as safe as possible" (don't forget, it's Oakland/Berkeley) and a ton of bike parking, don't forget to double lock it though. What's nice is It has a shuttle system with I believe Kaiser Oakland, Sutter and Emeryville's emery-go-round; to get you within walking distance of IKEA, Bay Street shopping and the best part is...it's FREE! Overall it's not that bad, if you don't mind the cons; and it's a quick 20-25 min ride into the city. Plus it's only like $7 and some change round trip. read more

It's a chain. Unlike Civic Center Station, though, at least the escalators work and the smell of urine and fecal matter is less. Ya feel me? read more

I got my wallet stolen here. Sigh. I cancelled all the cards straightaway, but the thief then decided to forge checks with my address on them. I started getting past due notices at my home address. worst mistake ever: Telling them "hey, this isn't me, I'm actually Josh". They had someone to talk to and someone to pin. The letters kept coming. I should have just done a return to sender and gotten on with life. Instead, my big mouth got me into trouble that took tons of notarizing and credit recheck requests to get straightened out. But yeah, screw this BART station. read more

Every time I go to this bart station (and that is twice a day) I have some crazy experience. Today's took the cake. I was going about my business going through the gate and apparently the bart person (lady) in the cube was saying something to me over the loud speaker, but of course, like a thousand trillion other riders I'm listening to music and decompressing from a long day at work. I sit on the platform and this latino women in a bart uniform comes right in my face and starts SCREAMING at me that I made her 'run up after me' and that I 'can't wear headphones or listen to music in the bart station.' Hmmm. So I said "I'm sorry you are so mad, but you can't tell me I can't listen to music in the station, I'm sorry that I didn't hear you..." and she said "fine well I'm calling the bart police and you are getting a ticket for $250." She stormed off and I got on my train less than a minute later. So much for screaming and wasting your energy on me lady, aren't there bikes to watch or fare hoppers to address? Slow your fucking roll, if you hate your job get a new one. read more

MEG'S CRAPPY DAY, PART ONE: MacArthur Bart - Thank you for being close to where I lost my car keys sometime between 11pm last night and 8a this morning, rendering Chick Useless, through no fault of her own. After reading other reviews of this station, I thought, hey, I looked like one of the sketchy ones hanging about the Station, due to my rough night, crappy morning. But I didn't bother any other Bart riders by asking for money, or trying to sell a voided ticket, so yay! I needed to get home, get into my house, grab spare car keys and turn right around and come back to rescue Chick and redeem myself. MEG'S CRAPPY DAY, PART TWO: BART - North Concord. You have no buses on the weekends, according to the Station attendant, and no cab line. This station is wholly deserted on Saturday afternoons and that's a bit creepy. Hop aboard back to PH where I know there's some life. MEG'S CRAPPY DAY, PART THREE: PH BART -Active on the weekends, umm except there doesn't seem to be bus service. The usual space for buses was overtaken by a construction site. I saw no bus activity and just wanted to Get Home. You have a cab line. A cab home cost me $25. A spare key in my handbag, oh probably about $2. read more

Not really into pissing and moaning but these over-paid BART employees really need to start figuring things out. Seriously. And for a mass transit system to have $100's of millions in cash and to have cars that are trashed up and smell of urine is rediculous. What gives at 4:45pm when everyone gets off work? Why the hell they can't put an extra car on the Pittsburgh train, to bring the total to ten, is silly. Jack asses. Frigen seriously one extra car would have relieved the Sardine like stuffing of this train. And they want to spend $1 Billion on replacing their fleet of cars. They want to put an extra door on eachside of cars to bring the total up to 3 per side. This will mean substracting more seats. And wait there's more; the seats will also be four inches narrower so you can become better acquainted with the sick a$$hole sitting next to you. And they want to put the seats four inches closer to each other. So forget it if you are anywhere close to being taller than an average American. My knees hit the front seat already. Caveats for the future. Make all trains 10 cars long period. Further there will need to be a paradigm shift on how many passengers will be carried. Truthfully they shouldn't stop and accept more people in the cars sometimes because there are too many to start. In the next 50 years with the population expanding they will really need to think about making more tracks to run side by side with each other or make the cars with an extra deck. Which would require the modification of the current tunnels and stations. It's coming so they need to address it now. It will only cost more in the future to fix this issue. Finally biggest pet peeve. Earlier in the year all the hand sanitizer ran out at every station I used. Richmond, 12th and 19th streets in Oakland. Took them over SIX WEEKS to get more in the dispensers. SIX FRIGEN weeks while flu season was around us. Wonder who had to pull their head out of their A$$ TO FIGURE that one out. Bloody hell people, not like you're paying peanuts but you still have monkeys working for you. read more

I've been using this Bart station since i moved to Oakland and have loved it for its convenience and that it's a transfer station.. Until today. My car along with 3 other cars were broken into today. There was nothing visible in my car and the car was tossed up and the only thing that was taken was a CD and about $2.00 in change. Nothing compared to the $200 I spent replacing the window they busted out. I would recommend that anyone that parks here to be extremely careful.. The construction at MacArthur BART has forced many people to park in the surrounding areas around the station but I would recommend that no one else park in this area or in the station parking lot where I was today. I parked the car at 11:30am and returned at 5 pm so the crime took place in BROAD DAYLIGHT! I will be going to Rockridge from now on. read more

Honestly, I was a little bit concerned for my safety catching the train from here late at night. I would have been more comfortable if there had been some sort of armed security around. Of course, it didn't help having my parents on the phone and saying things like, "stay alert! Be aware of your surroundings. Let us know when you get home." It's a bit ghetto during the day as well, but it's less scary when the sun is out. read more

The station itself is fine during the day but the emery go around shuttle is poorly run. I sat in there forever as the driver proceeded to have a long personal conversation on the phone with a bus full of people. And it smells like vodka everywhere. read more

MacArthur BART has a great transitional interface with various free shuttles, Sutter East Bay Hospital, Kaiser, Emertville Go Round, and also the AC Transit. It is a semi-clean as clean can be BART Station in Oakland, but has a lot of homeless, and people begging for money, and food. Would like to see the presence of BART Police. read more

Besides an excess of BART police and bike theft, this is an essential part of any bay area transit-rider's life... the transfer point for most East Bay trains, this station is a functional gateway to my ability to MOVE. Thank you BART. Plentiful parking. One memory... one night a couple years back I saw a couple of young kids of color running up to the platform laughing. Soon after, the attendant on the loudspeaker: "TO you young boys who jumped the turnstyles, don't think you've gotten away. Return immediately to the ticket office" They begrudgingly went, and when they got there, were cuffed by police. The woman was screaming at them, calling them drug-addict punk "n" word kids. I almost jumped at her through the glass. How can a BART worker have so much venom in her for 2 middle-school-aged youth? -3 stars for the hatred 6 stars for the convenience of BART --- = 3 stars. read more