What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and City Lights Bookstore?

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 Oakland and City Lights Bookstore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore?

The distance between Oakland and City Lights Bookstore is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore without a car is to BART which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to City Lights Bookstore train from?

Oakland to City Lights Bookstore train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to City Lights Bookstore train arrive?

Oakland to City Lights Bookstore train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to City Lights Bookstore is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore.

Where can I stay near City Lights Bookstore?

There are 828+ hotels available in City Lights Bookstore.

Oakland to City Lights Bookstore - 4 ways to travel via BART, ferry, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to City Lights Bookstore by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S / ...
26 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
45 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to City Lights Bookstoretaxi 10.1 mi
16 min
$40–50
Drive 10.1 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to City Lights Bookstorecar 10.1 mi
16 min
$2–3

Oakland to City Lights Bookstore by subway and foot

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and City Lights Bookstore, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 11 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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