How long does it take from Balboa Park to El Cerrito del Norte by metro?

The journey from Balboa Park to El Cerrito del Norte takes approximately 73 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 32.3 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Balboa Park to El Cerrito del Norte?

The token fare from Balboa Park to El Cerrito del Norte 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 El Cerrito del Norte?

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 El Cerrito del Norte?

The last train from Balboa Park towards SFO departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from El Cerrito del Norte back towards Balboa Park departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Balboa Park to El Cerrito del Norte?

There are 9 stops between Balboa Park and El Cerrito del Norte on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: Balboa Park, Daly City.

Balboa Park To El Cerrito del Norte

ShortestShortest Route

Balboa Park

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

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

Daly City

red interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

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

yellow interchangered interchangeblue interchange

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

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

Powell St

yellow interchangered interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 7·underground4.73 km

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

interchange Powell St — 5 min

Platform 7 · Red (Richmond–Millbrae) ·Platform 3 Towards Richmond

+5 min

Powell St

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Platform 3·underground·Red (Richmond–Millbrae)Towards Richmond

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

Montgomery St

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+6.79 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

Embarcadero

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+13.58 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

19th St Oakland

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+33.97 min

6.81 min · 3.47 km

MacArthur

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+40.76 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

El Cerrito del Norte

Arrive Platform 2·underground24.23 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

32.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Balboa Park	05:00	23:00	Towards SFO
El Cerrito del Norte	05:00	23:00	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

4.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.00 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~129 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹204

Auto

₹418

Cab

₹760

Estimates for 32.3 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

El Cerrito del Norte

underground

El Cerrito del Norte, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines