How to get fromSan Francisco to Lake Merrittby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Lake Merritt by subway, taxi, or car

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Powell Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
15 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Oaklandtaxi 10.6 mi
16 min
$40–50
Drive 10.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Oaklandcar 10.6 mi
16 min
$2–3

San Francisco to Lake Merritt by subway

926Weekly Subways

15 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

BART operates a subway from Powell Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 15 min.

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Oakland(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Oakland

Children's Fairyland(Opens in a new window)

Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Lake Merritt. It was one of the earliest "themed" amusement parks in the United States. Fairyland includes 10 acre of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

Redwood Valley Railway(Opens in a new window)

The Redwood Valley Railway is a gauge miniature railway at Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, California.

Oakland Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Oakland Zoo is located in the Grass Valley neighborhood of Oakland, California, United States. Established on June 6, 1922, it is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife both locally and globally. The zoo is home to more than 850 native and exotic animals and is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Places to stay in Oakland

Oakland Marriott City Center(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Courtyard Oakland Downtown(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Marina Village Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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