How long does it take from MacArthur to Balboa Park by metro?

The journey from MacArthur to Balboa Park takes approximately 73 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 32.25 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from MacArthur to Balboa Park?

The token fare from MacArthur to Balboa Park 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 MacArthur for Balboa Park?

At MacArthur, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Antioch. Look for the electronic board showing "Antioch".

What is the last train from MacArthur to Balboa Park?

The last train from MacArthur towards Antioch departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Balboa Park back towards MacArthur departs at 23:00.

How many stops from MacArthur to Balboa Park?

There are 8 stops between MacArthur and Balboa Park on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: MacArthur, 19th St Oakland, 12th St Oakland, West Oakland.

MacArthur To Balboa Park

ShortestShortest Route

MacArthur

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Platform 1·underground·Yellow (Antioch–SFO)Towards Antioch

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

19th St Oakland

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+6.57 min

6.57 min · 3.34 km

12th St Oakland

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+13.12 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

West Oakland

Arrive Platform 1·underground10 km

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

interchange West Oakland — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green (Berryessa–Daly City) ·Platform 1 Towards Daly City

+5 min

West Oakland

Platform 1·underground·Green (Berryessa–Daly City)Towards Daly City

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

Embarcadero

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+9.1 min

9.1 min · 4.73 km

Montgomery St

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+18.2 min

9.1 min · 4.73 km

Powell St

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+27.28 min

9.08 min · 4.72 km

Daly City

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Arrive Platform 7·underground18.91 km

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

interchange Daly City — 5 min

Platform 7 · Yellow (Antioch–SFO) ·Platform 1 Towards Antioch

+5 min

Daly City

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Platform 1·underground·Yellow (Antioch–SFO)Towards Antioch

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

Balboa Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.34 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

32.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
MacArthur	05:00	00:00	Towards Antioch
Balboa Park	05:00	23:00	Towards MacArthur

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

4.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.00 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~129 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹204

Auto

₹418

Cab

₹760

Estimates for 32.25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Yellow (Antioch–SFO)

Departure station

MacArthur

underground

MacArthur, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

MacArthur exit 1· MacArthur area♿

MacArthur exit 2· MacArthur area♿

MacArthur exit 3· MacArthur area♿

MacArthur exit 4· MacArthur area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Balboa Park

underground

Balboa Park, San Francisco, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines