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

The journey from Lake Merritt to Civic Center takes approximately 42 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 21.82 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lake Merritt to Civic Center?

The token fare from Lake Merritt to Civic Center 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 Lake Merritt for Civic Center?

At Lake Merritt, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dublin/Pleasanton. Look for the electronic board showing "Dublin/Pleasanton".

What is the last train from Lake Merritt to Civic Center?

The last train from Lake Merritt towards Dublin/Pleasanton departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Civic Center back towards Lake Merritt departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Lake Merritt to Civic Center?

There are 5 stops between Lake Merritt and Civic Center on the Blue (Dublin–Daly City). The stations are: Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Montgomery St, Powell St, Civic Center.

Lake Merritt To Civic Center

ShortestShortest Route

Lake Merritt

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue (Dublin–Daly City)Towards Dublin/Pleasanton

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

West Oakland

+8.43 min

8.43 min · 4.36 km

Embarcadero

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+16.88 min

8.45 min · 4.37 km

Montgomery St

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+25.31 min

8.43 min · 4.36 km

Powell St

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+33.74 min

8.43 min · 4.36 km

Civic Center

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Arrive Platform 5·underground21.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

21.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lake Merritt	05:00	00:00	Towards Dublin/Pleasanton
Civic Center	05:00	00:00	Towards Lake Merritt

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

2.95 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~87 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹140

Auto

₹292

Cab

₹530

Estimates for 21.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Civic Center

underground

Civic Center, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Civic Center exit 1· City Hall♿

Civic Center exit 2· City Hall♿

Civic Center exit 3· City Hall♿

Civic Center exit 4· City Hall♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access