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

The journey from Walnut Creek to Balboa Park takes approximately 86 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 38.91 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Walnut Creek to Balboa Park?

The token fare from Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek for Balboa Park?

At Walnut Creek, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards SFO. Look for the electronic board showing "SFO".

What is the last train from Walnut Creek to Balboa Park?

The last train from Walnut Creek towards SFO departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Balboa Park back towards Walnut Creek departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Walnut Creek to Balboa Park?

There are 10 stops between Walnut Creek and Balboa Park on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: Walnut Creek, Rockridge, MacArthur, 19th St Oakland, 12th St Oakland, West Oakland.

Walnut Creek To Balboa Park

ShortestShortest Route

Walnut Creek

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

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

Rockridge

+6.55 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

MacArthur

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+13.1 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

19th St Oakland

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+19.67 min

6.57 min · 3.34 km

12th St Oakland

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+26.22 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

West Oakland

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.66 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

red interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

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

86 min

Total time

stops

38.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Walnut Creek	05:00	23:00	Towards SFO
Balboa Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Walnut Creek

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

5.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~156 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹244

Auto

₹496

Cab

₹906

Estimates for 38.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Dublin/PleasantonDaly City

Yellow (Antioch–SFO)

Berryessa/North San JoséDaly City

Yellow (Antioch–SFO)

Departure station

Walnut Creek

underground

Walnut Creek, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

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