Using public transportation while visiting San Francisco/Oakland

Local public transportation system

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
http://www.bart.gov/index.asp

Link to transit map
http://www.bart.gov/stations/map/systemMap.asp

Link to trip planner

http://www.bart.gov/stations/quickPlanner/quickplanner.asp

http://www.bart.gov/stations/map/systemMap.asp

Link to transit fares

http://www.bart.gov/tickets/types/types.asp

Link to airport

http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/airport.asp

Links to destinations

http://www.bart.gov/guide/destinations/index.asp

July 4th and summer celebrations accessible via public transportation
           
http://www.bart.gov/news/features/currentFeatures.asp

Fighting traffic can dampen the July 4th spirit quicker than summer fog in San Francisco. Celebrate your independence from congested streets, parking hassles and skyrocketing gas prices—ride BART to the festivities!

San Francisco patriotically celebrates Independence Day with an afternoon line-up of popular local bands from 1:30-9:30 p.m. at Pier 39. Immediately following the onstage entertainment, a spectacular fireworks display, sponsored by the City of San Francisco, will take place over San Francisco Bay starting at approximately 9:30. Enjoy the show from anywhere along the waterfront: Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf or Aquatic Park.

Take BART to Embarcadero Station, then hop on Muni’s historic F line street car along the Embarcadero and enjoy Fourth of July in the San Francisco.

Due to construction zones with safety hazards, there will be no fireworks display at Jack London Square this year. During the day, however, head to Jack London Square for a good old fashioned BBQ Competition. Vendors and merchants will be on hand to cater to BBQ lovers of all ages. Taste and sample great BBQ and enjoy live musical entertainment and dancing. Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for more information.

Take BART to Oakland City Center/12th Street and stroll down Broadway, or transfer to an AC Transit bus. Visit actransit.org for bus schedules and information. Visit bart.gov to plan your BART trip.