BART is the Bay Area Rapid Transit, the train system serving the San Francisco Bay Area with 50…read morestations along six routes with 131 miles of track. I found the BART (as a first-time rider) easy to navigate with clear signage. If you're taking it from SFO, it couldn't be easier to get into the city. Compared to cities where the subway lines go underground, the above-ground BART cars can be a bit tricky to figure out at first, but once you know where the stop is, just locate which side of the road has the car going in your desired direction. They may not be directly across the street from each other, so some walking may be involved. I found the BART to be clean, efficient, and an affordable way to get around the San Francisco Bay Area.

F bart. Nothing public or economical about it. Always a delay. Costs more than driving…read more You'd think they with having the ability to learn from the UK tube or NYC who have epic public transit systems they would have made something great. is all you get...

Just a teacher trying to get home after work on the 72 line. Unfortunately the driver working at…read more4:16 pm refused to let me on the san pablo and clinton line. A ten min ride ended up being a 1.5 hour wait due to 2 cancelled busses after.

Last night in Richmond the bus driver at 1130pm on bus 76 decided not to pick up the passengers…read morethat were waiting to get home from work. The driver decided that they didn't care about the paying customers so they went to the drop off area going to el cerrito de norte instead of going to the pickup area towards rumrill and market street in San Pablo for the 76 bus..they been doing this every Saturday night for the last 3 weeks. Apparently your employees don't care about the customers. Then you wonder why you guys are losing its because your employees don't care about anyone else. As long as they are getting away with canceling busses and going the opposite route instead of doing there jobs like everyone else..

This was my first using the Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco. For only $4.50 and 30 minute ride,…read moreI went from the East Bay to the SF Embarcadero. OMG how easy it was to navigate the ferry. Tip: Download the SF Ferry App to save time & get schedules. Upper & Lower deck seating. Indoor or deck seating. Plenty of tables, bankette seating. Place for strollers, bicycles. Snack bar that serves alcohol like wine, beer & mimosas to small snacks. The view to San Francisco is beautiful arriving & departing Gate G. The closest street is Mission. When you arrive it's easy to get on the Muni system, a trolley, a tour bus, or an Uber/Lyft. If you're going to SF Giants game or the Chase Center, there's a special events Ferry for that. Don't worry if your event ends late, the special events ferry will take you back to Alameda &!Oakkand. Study the schedules to plant plenty enough time to travel. For example. I arrived at Gate G and I was going to The Presidio District. There's a free Go shuttle, but it takes about 40 minutes to get there with all the stops. If you're running short on time, grab a taxi or an Uber to drop you off quicker. Since then, I have taken the Ferry four more times. Why did I wait so long. Next is the BART system. See you some more on Yelp 2026

Highly enjoyed the ferry trip from Oakland to San Francisco. I couldn't believe how quick the ride…read morewas. They have a lovely bar inside the boat where we ordered drinks. The ride is smooth and fun. It's a great and reasonably priced option to get from Oakland to San Francisco and/or back to Oakland.

It's close to work & convenient. It's usually pretty busy…read moreduring the week, but for the most part those traveling are usually respectful with some that don't believe in lines while waiting of course. It's clean, safe and easy to navigate from one level to the next. It still eludes me why there are so many more SF trains (Usually half empty during the weekday) than there are trains going elsewhere (Usually packed). So the negative 2 stars are because the non SF trains are fewer, not as nice/clean and way more packed...DO better Bart!

On May 25, 2026, I was at the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART Station from approximately 8:00…read morea.m. to 9:00 a.m. waiting for the Red Line train to San Francisco. During that time, the train never arrived, and the delays and lack of communication caused me significant stress and emotional distress. I am already dealing with injuries and ongoing medical issues from a serious April 2026 accident, including MRI appointments and ongoing treatment. Because of the situation at BART that morning, I became overwhelmed and extremely upset and ultimately left instead of continuing to San Francisco for my appointment. As a result of this experience, I no longer feel comfortable or safe traveling into San Francisco for MRI appointments or medical care through BART. While at the station, I also attempted to get assistance regarding my missing phone and Cash App card. One officer identified herself with badge number 187, but I felt my concerns were not taken seriously. Another officer allegedly refused to identify himself, and I was told there was no watch commander available. I left feeling ignored, unsupported, and frustrated during a time when I was already under significant physical and emotional strain. I believe the public deserves professionalism, accountability, and compassion from public transit employees and officers, especially toward injured or vulnerable riders seeking help. I am documenting everything that occurred and pursuing formal complaints and legal channels to ensure this situation is properly reviewed. This statement is not about threats or violence. It is about accountability, transparency, and making sure no one else experiences this type of treatment while trying to access transportation or medical care.

They should call this bus line the BART line because you can use it to get from the 12th…read moreStreet/Oakland City Center BART Station to the 19th Street BART Station to the MacArthur BART Station to the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. But why would anyone ever take a bus from BART station to BART station when BART is faster? Well, sometime between late 2018 and early 2020, BART had a major problem on its Red Line. I was on the train headed to work that morning, and when we stopped at MacArthur Station, the train operator helpfully informed us passengers that there was a major issue up ahead and the train would be holding indefinitely. Mind you, I rode BART every weekday from San Francisco to Downtown Berkeley for almost ten years. This was not my first BART major-issue/meltdown rodeo, and while I had used some clever tricks to get from affected station to non-affected station--or to bypass affected station altogether--I had never just gotten off the train and sought a form of transportation other than my feet. But I couldn't very well walk from MacArthur Station to Downtown Berkeley, so I pulled out my phone and decided to ride AC Transit for the first time in many years. I was able to find the stop easily enough, and I was surprised by how direct (and quick) the bus ride to Downtown Berkeley was. All of this despite how long it took the the bus to pick up and let off passengers at each stop. There were many other frazzled BART riders with me early on, but most of them had left the bus long before we got to Southside Berkeley. The bus driver then informed us that there was an issue with his regular route, so he would be detouring in such-and-such a way. I had no idea what his regular route was, but I knew where he was headed, so I stayed put. Worst-case scenario, I'd get off the bus south of campus and walk to work. But the bus ended up where it was supposed to, and I was only about twenty minutes late for work. All my previous nervousness about my Clipper Card not having enough regular money (as opposed to BART-specific money) stored on it was like most of my nervousness: completely unnecessary but also ridiculously indefatigable. So thanks, AC Transit 6 bus! You really made my day that day, and I predicted then that I would have ridden you again by now, but COVID, and the world, etc.

Purchased a round trip Sacramento ticket for $49. A bit confused as to board my train. I had to…read morecross through the San Joaquin train to board the Capitol train. Huh? Once on board, a smooth ride!

This is my 2nd time taking the Capitol Corridor train to Sacramento, and I really enjoy it. I…read morebought my ticket online, but you can also purchase at the station. The trains are spotless, comfortable seating, tables, restrooms, and a cafe car. I left from Oakland and it only cost $29.

The One That I Really Most About This Lake Merritt Bart Station I Enjoy The View When Taking A Ride…read moreWhile Passing The Buidings Before Entering Inside Lake Merritt Bart Station..... Not Only Bart Is Very Convenient For When Choosing A Place To Go To Of My Choice!!!!! And Also The Lake Merritt Bart Station Has A Small Gift Shop Before Exiting The Lake Merritt Bart Station!!!!!! That's If Yelpers Or Yelpettes A Interested in Wanting To Buy A Bart Souvenir!!!!! The Bart Train Is My Most Favorite Transportation To Get Around From City To City Around The Bay Area!!!!

It's a generally clean station with working ticket machines…read more I didn't have to interact with the staff because I really didn't need their help with anything. Even when I come back to this station late at night from San Francisco, the outside is well-lit and there's plenty of lime or bird scooters around for me to take back to wherever I need to go.

In theory this Free Shuttle that is run by AC transit is a great idea. It could really be a great…read moreservice for those who live in Oakland to be able to get to the downtown Bart stations, Jack London, and to Grand Ave. But unfortunately it's irregular especially in the afternoons. Half the drivers are related to Oscar the Grouch and the Grinch who stole Christmas. And in actuality the shuttle isn't free because Oakland residents have a special assessment on their property tax, requiring us to pay for this unreliable service. As a tax paying Oakland resident, I'd rather stop paying taxes on this service and get rid of it.

This is a free service that runs the length of Broadway, more or less from the amtrak station in…read morejack london square to lake merrit-ish (25th). If you are taking taking the ferry/bart from the city, spending a day near Lake Merritt, Old Oakland, City Center, Chinatown or Jack London Square, this free service allows you to roam up and down downtown length of Broadway fairly easily. There are a dozen or so stops-pretty much located by anything you'd want to go to. There are some flaws. The scheduled time of one bus every 15 minutes doesn't always happen. Most times you are looking at a 20-30 minute wait. It can be super packed, especially the stretch that runs by Chinatown, so it's highly likely you'll be standing or at least sharing a not very comfortable seat most of the way. Some of the drivers are super professional others not so much. Mostly however it's pretty awesome. For one it's free and allows you to easily roam all over downtown Oakland. This makes it easy to bounce down to Chinatown or swans market form the office buildings near lake merrit for lunch or dinner, or a spot of shopping. Handy for getting to jack london square or the amtrak station as well. Perfect for happy hour bar hops. Did I mention the free part? 'Cause that's the best thing evah.

While riding Bart with my daughter. The other Bart was so close. I thought this would be an…read moreinteresting picture. I don't ride Bart. But my daughter does to work. I thought I surprises her a ride with her. It's my 59 birthday saving up for my big 60 next year! Japan here I come!

Really nice station experience! There was visible police/security presence so I felt very safe…read moretraveling alone. The station was clean and the staff at the ticket booth were incredibly kind and helpful to this tourist. Had a great experience visiting San Francisco.

I am updating my review from 2024 because I have used Marvin Towncar a few times since then, and…read morethe service continues to be excellent. In particular, if you are an anxious traveler, you will give yourself some peace of mind by hiring Marvin Towncar Services to pick you up or drop you off at the airport. They are completely reliable and always early. When I am going through my long pre-trip mental checklist, it helps me to know that I can rely on them to get to and from the airport. I continue to recommend them unreservedly.

We have used Marvin Transport over a dozen times and this review is long overdue. They are the…read morebest and and are always on time, efficient, courteous, warm and friendly. The cars always clean they are always at our house early to pick us up. they've gone over and above at a time when I totally forgot I booked the wrong day and they found a way to pick us up anyway. Marvin is an absolutely wonderful service and I would recommend them highly to about anyone. Book a ride or excursion. You can't go wrong!