How long does it take from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland by metro?

The journey from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland takes approximately 52 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 21.4 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland?

The token fare from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland is ₹4.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹4.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹4.5.

Which platform at Balboa Park for 12th St Oakland?

At Balboa Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards SFO. Look for the electronic board showing "SFO".

What is the last train from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland?

The last train from Balboa Park towards SFO departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 12th St Oakland back towards Balboa Park departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Balboa Park to 12th St Oakland?

There are 6 stops between Balboa Park and 12th St Oakland on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: Balboa Park, Daly City.

Balboa Park To 12th St Oakland

ShortestShortest Route

Balboa Park

Platform 1·underground·Yellow (Antioch–SFO)Towards SFO

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Daly City

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Arrive Platform 1·underground3.34 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Daly City — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green (Berryessa–Daly City) ·Platform 7 Towards Berryessa/North San José

+5 min

Daly City

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Platform 7·underground·Green (Berryessa–Daly City)Towards Berryessa/North San José

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Powell St

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Arrive Platform 7·underground4.73 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Powell St — 5 min

Platform 7 · Yellow (Antioch–SFO) ·Platform 1 Towards Antioch

+5 min

Powell St

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Platform 1·underground·Yellow (Antioch–SFO)Towards Antioch

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Montgomery St

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+6.55 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

Embarcadero

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+13.1 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

West Oakland

+19.67 min

6.57 min · 3.34 km

12th St Oakland

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Arrive Platform 1·underground13.33 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

21.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Balboa Park	05:00	23:00	Towards SFO
12th St Oakland	05:00	00:00	Towards Balboa Park

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹4.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹4.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your BART (San Francisco Bay Area) smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.89 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹286

Cab

₹520

Estimates for 21.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Dublin/PleasantonDaly City

Yellow (Antioch–SFO)

Berryessa/North San JoséDaly City

Yellow (Antioch–SFO)

Departure station

Balboa Park

underground

Balboa Park, San Francisco, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

12th St Oakland

underground

12th St Oakland, San Francisco, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

12th St Oakland exit 1· Oakland City Center♿

12th St Oakland exit 2· Oakland City Center♿

12th St Oakland exit 3· Oakland City Center♿

12th St Oakland exit 4· Oakland City Center♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access