How long does it take from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt by metro?

The journey from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt takes approximately 38 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 20 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt?

The token fare from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt 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 El Cerrito del Norte for Lake Merritt?

At El Cerrito del Norte, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Berryessa/North San José. Look for the electronic board showing "Berryessa/North San José".

What is the last train from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt?

The last train from El Cerrito del Norte towards Berryessa/North San José departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake Merritt back towards El Cerrito del Norte departs at 00:00.

How many stops from El Cerrito del Norte to Lake Merritt?

There are 4 stops between El Cerrito del Norte and Lake Merritt on the Orange (Richmond–Berryessa). The stations are: El Cerrito del Norte, MacArthur, 19th St Oakland, 12th St Oakland, Lake Merritt.

El Cerrito del Norte To Lake Merritt

ShortestShortest Route

El Cerrito del Norte

Platform 1·underground·Orange (Richmond–Berryessa)Towards Berryessa/North San José

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

MacArthur

yellow interchangered interchange

+9.59 min

9.59 min · 5 km

19th St Oakland

yellow interchangered interchange

+19.18 min

9.59 min · 5 km

12th St Oakland

yellow interchangered interchange

+28.77 min

9.59 min · 5 km

Lake Merritt

Arrive Platform 5·underground20 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

20 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El Cerrito del Norte	05:00	23:00	Towards Berryessa/North San José
Lake Merritt	05:00	00:00	Towards El Cerrito del Norte

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

2.70 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹490

Estimates for 20 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Lake Merritt

underground

Lake Merritt, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Lake Merritt exit 1· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 2· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 3· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 4· Lake Merritt area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access