How long does it take from Balboa Park to Walnut Creek by metro?

The journey from Balboa Park to Walnut Creek takes approximately 78 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 34.73 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Balboa Park to Walnut Creek?

The token fare from Balboa Park to Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

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 Walnut Creek?

The last train from Balboa Park towards SFO departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Walnut Creek back towards Balboa Park departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Balboa Park to Walnut Creek?

There are 10 stops between Balboa Park and Walnut Creek on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: Balboa Park, Daly City.

Balboa Park To Walnut Creek

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

MacArthur

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+39.34 min

6.57 min · 3.34 km

Rockridge

+45.89 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

Walnut Creek

Arrive Platform 2·underground26.66 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

78 min

Total time

stops

34.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Balboa Park	05:00	23:00	Towards SFO
Walnut Creek	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

4.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.15 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~139 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹218

Auto

₹446

Cab

₹814

Estimates for 34.73 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

Walnut Creek

underground

Walnut Creek, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines