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

The journey from West Oakland to Powell St takes approximately 20 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 10 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from West Oakland to Powell St?

The token fare from West Oakland to Powell St 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 Powell St?

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

What is the last train from West Oakland to Powell St?

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

How many stops from West Oakland to Powell St?

There are 3 stops between West Oakland and Powell St on the Yellow (Antioch–SFO). The stations are: West Oakland, Embarcadero, Montgomery St, Powell St.

West Oakland To Powell St

ShortestShortest Route

West Oakland

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

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

Embarcadero

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+6.57 min

6.57 min · 3.34 km

Montgomery St

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+13.12 min

6.55 min · 3.33 km

Powell St

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Arrive Platform 1·underground10 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

10 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
West Oakland	05:00	23:00	Towards SFO
Powell St	05:00	00:00	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

1.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.62 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹70

Auto

₹150

Cab

₹270

Estimates for 10 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

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Arrival station

Powell St

underground

Powell St, San Francisco, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Powell St exit 1· Union Square♿

Powell St exit 2· Union Square♿

Powell St exit 3· Union Square♿

Powell St exit 4· Union Square♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

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