How long does it take from Richmond to West Oakland by metro?

The journey from Richmond to West Oakland takes approximately 34 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 17.31 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Richmond to West Oakland?

The token fare from Richmond to West Oakland 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 West Oakland?

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

What is the last train from Richmond to West Oakland?

The last train from Richmond towards Richmond departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from West Oakland back towards Richmond departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Richmond to West Oakland?

There are 5 stops between Richmond and West Oakland on the Red (Richmond–Millbrae). The stations are: Richmond, El Cerrito del Norte, MacArthur, 19th St Oakland, 12th St Oakland, West Oakland.

Richmond To West Oakland

ShortestShortest Route

Richmond

Platform 1·underground·Red (Richmond–Millbrae)Towards Richmond

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

El Cerrito del Norte

+6.79 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

MacArthur

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+13.58 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

19th St Oakland

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+20.37 min

6.79 min · 3.46 km

12th St Oakland

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+27.18 min

6.81 min · 3.47 km

West Oakland

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.31 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

17.31 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Richmond	05:00	00:00	Towards Richmond
West Oakland	05:00	23:00	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

2.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$4.5

Bike

$114

Auto

$238

Cab

$430

Estimates for 17.31 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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

West Oakland

underground

West Oakland, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines