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

The journey from Embarcadero to El Cerrito del Norte takes approximately 34 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 17.31 km across 5 stops.

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

The token fare from Embarcadero 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 Embarcadero for El Cerrito del Norte?

At Embarcadero, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Richmond. Look for the electronic board showing "Richmond".

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

The last train from Embarcadero towards Richmond departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from El Cerrito del Norte back towards Embarcadero departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Embarcadero to El Cerrito del Norte?

There are 5 stops between Embarcadero and El Cerrito del Norte on the Red (Richmond–Millbrae). The stations are: Embarcadero, West Oakland, 12th St Oakland, 19th St Oakland, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte.

Embarcadero To El Cerrito del Norte

ShortestShortest Route

Embarcadero

yellow interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

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

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

West Oakland

+6.79 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

12th St Oakland

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+13.58 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

19th St Oakland

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+20.39 min

6.81 min · 3.47 km

MacArthur

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+27.18 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

El Cerrito del Norte

Arrive Platform 2·underground17.31 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

17.31 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Embarcadero	05:00	00:00	Towards Richmond
El Cerrito del Norte	05:00	23:00	Towards Embarcadero

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

2.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹238

Cab

₹430

Estimates for 17.31 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Embarcadero

underground

Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Embarcadero exit 1· Ferry Building, Financial District♿

Embarcadero exit 2· Ferry Building, Financial District♿

Embarcadero exit 3· Ferry Building, Financial District♿

Embarcadero exit 4· Ferry Building, Financial District♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

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