What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco is to BART which takes 16 min and costs $3 - $4.

Is there a direct ferry between Lake Merritt (Station) and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Lake Merritt (Station) and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Merritt and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco?

The distance between Lake Merritt (Station) and San Francisco is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 16 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco?

The BART from Lake Merritt to Powell Street takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco train from?

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from Lake Merritt station.

Where does the Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco train arrive?

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 737+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via BART, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Powell Streetsubway Blue-S / ...
16 min
$3–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
47 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Franciscotaxi 11.6 mi
18 min
$45–55
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Franciscocar 11.6 mi
18 min
$3–4

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Lake Merritt (Station), CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Lake Merritt to Powell Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 25 min.

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