Plan Your Trip with BART

Are you planning a trip using Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)? If so, this guide will help you navigate your journey easily and efficiently.

To begin, purchase a BART ticket or regional Clipper card at Platform 3. These tickets are similar to debit cards with stored value, making it easy to pay for your transportation needs. If you're arriving at Oakland International Airport (OAK), there's no need to buy a BART ticket or Clipper card until after you arrive at the Coliseum BART station.

All other passengers must have a BART ticket or Clipper card in order to use the service. Children 4 and under ride free, so be sure to take advantage of this perk if you're traveling with little ones.

To get started on your journey, find your hotel on our San Francisco BART map. From BART's four downtown San Francisco stations, it's a simple walk or short cab ride to most downtown destinations, including hotels and the Moscone Convention Center.

If you need to return to OAK, take a Warm Springs/South Fremont or Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train from the Coliseum station and head upstairs to transfer to an OAK train at Platform 3. The journey is quick and easy, with minimal hassle.

Coliseum Station offers connecting service to all BART destinations. Simply transfer to a San Francisco/Daly City-bound train for a 21-minute ride to downtown San Francisco. You can also take a Richmond-bound train from Coliseum Station, which takes just 8 minutes to get you to OAK.

For more information on the full BART system map or to plan your trip using our QuickPlanner, click here. With these resources at your fingertips, you'll be well-prepared for your journey with BART. So why wait? Plan your trip today and take advantage of this convenient and affordable transportation option.

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