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

The journey from Richmond to Lake Merritt takes approximately 48 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 25 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Richmond to Lake Merritt?

The token fare from Richmond 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 Richmond for Lake Merritt?

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

What is the last train from Richmond to Lake Merritt?

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

How many stops from Richmond to Lake Merritt?

There are 5 stops between Richmond and Lake Merritt on the Orange (Richmond–Berryessa). The stations are: Richmond, El Cerrito del Norte, MacArthur, 19th St Oakland, 12th St Oakland, Lake Merritt.

Richmond To Lake Merritt

ShortestShortest Route

Richmond

Platform 3·underground·Orange (Richmond–Berryessa)Towards Richmond

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

El Cerrito del Norte

+9.59 min

9.59 min · 5 km

MacArthur

yellow interchangered interchange

+19.18 min

9.59 min · 5 km

19th St Oakland

yellow interchangered interchange

+28.77 min

9.59 min · 5 km

12th St Oakland

yellow interchangered interchange

+38.36 min

9.59 min · 5 km

Lake Merritt

Arrive Platform 5·underground25 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

3.38 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~100 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹160

Auto

₹330

Cab

₹600

Estimates for 25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

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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