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

The journey from West Oakland to Castro Valley takes approximately 41 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 18.55 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from West Oakland to Castro Valley?

The token fare from West Oakland to Castro Valley 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 West Oakland for Castro Valley?

At West Oakland, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Berryessa/North San José. Look for the electronic board showing "Berryessa/North San José".

What is the last train from West Oakland to Castro Valley?

The last train from West Oakland towards Berryessa/North San José departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Castro Valley back towards West Oakland departs at 00:00.

How many stops from West Oakland to Castro Valley?

There are 4 stops between West Oakland and Castro Valley on the Green (Berryessa–Daly City). The stations are: West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Coliseum, Bay Fair.

West Oakland To Castro Valley

ShortestShortest Route

West Oakland

Platform 2·underground·Green (Berryessa–Daly City)Towards Berryessa/North San José

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

Lake Merritt

blue interchange

+9.1 min

9.1 min · 4.73 km

Coliseum

blue interchange

+18.18 min

9.08 min · 4.72 km

Bay Fair

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.18 km

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

interchange Bay Fair — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue (Dublin–Daly City) ·Platform 1 Towards Dublin/Pleasanton

+5 min

Bay Fair

green interchange

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

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

Castro Valley

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.37 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

18.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
West Oakland	05:00	23:00	Towards Berryessa/North San José
Castro Valley	05:00	23:00	Towards West Oakland

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

2.50 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.15 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~74 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹122

Auto

₹252

Cab

₹458

Estimates for 18.55 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Castro Valley

underground

Castro Valley, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines