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

The journey from San Leandro to Lake Merritt takes approximately 17 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 8.73 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from San Leandro to Lake Merritt?

The token fare from San Leandro 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 San Leandro for Lake Merritt?

At San Leandro, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Daly City. Look for the electronic board showing "Daly City".

What is the last train from San Leandro to Lake Merritt?

The last train from San Leandro towards Daly City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake Merritt back towards San Leandro departs at 00:00.

How many stops from San Leandro to Lake Merritt?

There are 2 stops between San Leandro and Lake Merritt on the Blue (Dublin–Daly City). The stations are: San Leandro, Coliseum, Lake Merritt.

San Leandro To Lake Merritt

ShortestShortest Route

San Leandro

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

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

Coliseum

green interchange

+8.43 min

8.43 min · 4.36 km

Lake Merritt

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

8.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
San Leandro	05:00	23:00	Towards Daly City
Lake Merritt	05:00	00:00	Towards San Leandro

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

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹134

Cab

₹242

Estimates for 8.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

San Leandro

underground

San Leandro, 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