How long does it take from Embarcadero to Richmond by metro?

The journey from Embarcadero to Richmond takes approximately 41 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 20.77 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Embarcadero to Richmond?

The token fare from Embarcadero to Richmond 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond?

The last train from Embarcadero towards Richmond departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Richmond back towards Embarcadero departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Embarcadero to Richmond?

There are 6 stops between Embarcadero and Richmond on the Red (Richmond–Millbrae). The stations are: Embarcadero, West Oakland, 12th St Oakland, 19th St Oakland, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Richmond.

Embarcadero To Richmond

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

MacArthur

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+27.18 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

El Cerrito del Norte

+33.97 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

Richmond

Arrive Platform 1·underground20.77 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

20.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Embarcadero	05:00	00:00	Towards Richmond
Richmond	05:00	00:00	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

2.80 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.29 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~83 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹134

Auto

₹280

Cab

₹506

Estimates for 20.77 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

Richmond

underground

Richmond, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Richmond exit 1· Richmond area♿

Richmond exit 2· Richmond area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines