How long does it take from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt by metro?

The journey from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt takes approximately 10 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 5 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt?

The token fare from Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale for Lake Merritt?

At Fruitvale, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Richmond. Look for the electronic board showing "Richmond".

What is the last train from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt?

The last train from Fruitvale towards Richmond departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake Merritt back towards Fruitvale departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt?

There are 1 stop between Fruitvale and Lake Merritt on the Orange (Richmond–Berryessa). The stations are: Fruitvale, Lake Merritt.

Fruitvale To Lake Merritt

ShortestShortest Route

Fruitvale

Platform 2·underground·Orange (Richmond–Berryessa)Towards Richmond

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

Lake Merritt

Arrive Platform 5·underground5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Fruitvale	05:00	23:00	Towards Richmond
Lake Merritt	05:00	00:00	Towards Fruitvale

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

0.68 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹40

Auto

₹90

Cab

₹160

Estimates for 5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Fruitvale

underground

Fruitvale, 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