What is the alternative to BART to travel between San Francisco and Oakland?
It sounds that BART goes on strike on a regular basis and might be just on the week I will be in SF. What other alternatives do I have to travel between the SFO airport, San Francisco and Oakland. I will be residing in Oakland, so I will be relying on the BART to get into the city. I could take a cab or rent a car but that could be pricy.
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The answer naturally depends on where in Oakland you'll be and where in SF you need to get to, but the ferry seems an obvious alternative:
Two terminals in Oakland, and three in more-or-less central SF. $6.25 a pop cash, or $4.75 with a Clipper.
The more boring alternative is buses (see Transit.511.org), which are apparently getting beefed up during the strikes.
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How do I get from San Francisco to Oakland without a car?
Train. Likely the most popular and reliable way to travel between Oakland and San Francisco is via the Bay Area Rapid Transit (or as locals refer to it, BART) which zips passengers under the San Francisco Bay via a 3.6-mile submerged tube.Is BART faster than Muni?
While BART trains technically run at a faster speed, there is much further distance between each stop. Therefore, you also need to consider the amount of walking time between your station and desired destination. Since MUNI has more stops, using MUNI will likely minimize your walking time.What is the rail system that serves San Francisco?
The San Francisco Municipal Railway (SF Muni or Muni) is the public transit system for the City and County of San Francisco.Is there a BART station in Oakland?
The West Oakland BART Station is located in the West Oakland residential and industrial community. The station serves both local residents and riders from throughout the region with its excellent freeway access and short ride to downtown San Francisco.BART: How to travel on BART 2018
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