San Francisco BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit, commonly known as BART, began operations on September 11, 1972, ushering in a new era of rapid transit for the San Francisco Bay Area. BART was established to meet the region's growing transportation needs and reduce traffic congestion, providing a reliable and efficient means of transportation. The inaugural line, running from MacArthur Station to Fremont Station in Oakland, marked the beginning of an extensive network that has since expanded to more than 130 miles of track and 50 stations. BART stands as a testament to the Bay Area's commitment to sustainable and accessible public transportation, providing a vital link for millions of riders and contributing to the dynamic and interconnected nature of the region's urban landscape.

OperatorSan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Operation start11 September 1972
Total Lines6 Metro Lines
Total Station50 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryCalifornia United States
Official Webhttps://bart.gov/

StationLayoutOperation starts
Richmond29 January 1973
Richmond29 January 1973
El Cerrito del Norte29 January 1973
El Cerrito del Norte29 January 1973
MacArthur11 September 1972
MacArthur11 September 1972
MacArthur11 September 1972
19th Street Oakland11 September 1972
19th Street Oakland11 September 1972
19th Street Oakland11 September 1972
12th Street Oakland City Center11 September 1972
12th Street Oakland City Center11 September 1972
12th Street Oakland City Center11 September 1972
Lake Merritt11 September 1972
Lake Merritt11 September 1972
Lake Merritt11 September 1972
Fruitvale11 September 1972
Fruitvale11 September 1972
Fruitvale11 September 1972
Coliseum11 September 1972
Coliseum11 September 1972
Coliseum11 September 1972
Coliseum11 September 1972
San Leandro11 September 1972
San Leandro11 September 1972
San Leandro11 September 1972
Bay Fair11 September 1972
Bay Fair11 September 1972
Bay Fair11 September 1972
Hayward11 September 1972
Hayward11 September 1972
South Hayward11 September 1972
South Hayward11 September 1972
Union City11 September 1972
Union City11 September 1972
Fremont11 September 1972
Fremont11 September 1972
Warm Springs/​South Fremont25 March 2017
Milpitas13 June 2020
Milpitas13 June 2020
Berryessa/​North San José13 June 2020
Berryessa/​North San José13 June 2020
Pittsburg/​Bay Point7 December 1996
North Concord/​Martinez16 December 1995
Concord21 May 1973
Pleasant Hill/​Contra Costa Centre21 May 1973
Walnut Creek21 May 1973
Lafayette21 May 1973
Orinda21 May 1973
Rockridge21 May 1973
West Oakland16 September 1974
West Oakland16 September 1974
West Oakland16 September 1974
West Oakland16 September 1974
Embarcadero27 May 1976
Embarcadero27 May 1976
Embarcadero27 May 1976
Embarcadero27 May 1976
Montgomery Street5 November 1973
Montgomery Street5 November 1973
Montgomery Street5 November 1973
Montgomery Street5 November 1973
Powell Street5 November 1973
Powell Street5 November 1973
Powell Street5 November 1973
Powell Street5 November 1973
Civic Center/​UN Plaza5 November 1973
Civic Center/​UN Plaza5 November 1973
Civic Center/​UN Plaza5 November 1973
16th Street Mission5 November 1973
16th Street Mission5 November 1973
16th Street Mission5 November 1973
16th Street Mission5 November 1973
24th Street Mission5 November 1973
24th Street Mission5 November 1973
24th Street Mission5 November 1973
24th Street Mission5 November 1973
Glen Park5 November 1973
Glen Park5 November 1973
Glen Park5 November 1973
Glen Park5 November 1973
Balboa Park5 November 1973
Balboa Park5 November 1973
Balboa Park5 November 1973
Balboa Park5 November 1973
Daly City5 November 1973
Daly City5 November 1973
Daly City5 November 1973
Daly City5 November 1973
Colma24 February 1996
Colma24 February 1996
South San Francisco22 June 2003
South San Francisco22 June 2003
San Bruno22 June 2003
San Bruno22 June 2003
San Francisco International Airport22 June 2003
San Francisco International Airport22 June 2003
Millbrae22 June 2003
Millbrae22 June 2003
Warm Springs25 March 2017
Civic Center5 November 1973
El Cerrito Plaza29 January 1973
El Cerrito Plaza29 January 1973
North Berkeley29 January 1973
North Berkeley29 January 1973
Downtown Berkeley29 January 1973
Downtown Berkeley29 January 1973
Ashby29 January 1973
Ashby29 January 1973
Dublin/​Pleasanton10 May 1997
West Dublin/​Pleasanton19 February 2011
Castro Valley10 May 1997
Oakland International Airport