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BART

Metro·San Francisco Bay Area

Trains to SFO and Oakland airports

Bay Area Rapid Transit: fast trains across the Bay, with stations at SFO and Oakland airports.

About BART

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs fast trains between San Francisco, the East Bay and the Peninsula, with connections to San Francisco International (SFO) and Oakland International (OAK) airports. Pay with a Clipper card or by phone; bikes are welcome if you follow its rules. Check bart.gov for timetables, holiday service and elevator status.

Our take

  • SFO and OAK airports
  • Clipper card
  • Across the Bay
Address
San Francisco Bay Area, California

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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with BART before you go.

Last checked: October 2026 How we choose

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