Take BART and Wheels shuttle to the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton June 13 to July 6

This Friday, June 13, the Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton for three weeks of family fun, entertainment, music, festivals, and food. 

The Alameda County Fairgrounds, the home of the historic fair, are accessible by transit. Skip the $13+ price tag to park and take BART plus special Wheels shuttle service. 

How to get there 

Take BART to Dublin/Pleasanton Station and exit on the Pleasanton (south) side of the station to catch the Wheels shuttle. Riders should follow wayfinding signs directing them to the right as they exit the BART tunnel.  

The shuttle is operating as Route 52 and will provide hourly service for the duration of the fair, June 13 through July 6, on days the fair is open. The first trip of the day departs Dublin/Pleasanton Station at 11:19am and the second trip at 11:59am. After the 11:59am pickup, the shuttle runs on the hour. The last trip will depart the fairgrounds at 11:18pm. Reference Wheels website for detailed schedule information. The route services the local bus stops en route on Owens Dr. and Hopyard Rd. 

Pickup and drop-off at the fairgrounds are at the Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Ave. across from the ACE station.  

Win to tickets to the fair

Head to BARTable for a chance to win two general admission tickets to the Alameda County Fair, valid for any day during the 2025 season. Enter before Sunday, June 13, at 11:59pm. Three winners will be chosen at random on or about Monday, June 23 and will be contacted via email.