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BART PD holds "Trunk or Treat" events for kids at Coliseum and South Hayward stations
Children who visit Coliseum and South Hayward stations from 5 pm - 7 pm on Monday, October 30, 2017, will get a special treat from BART’s Police Department. Officers will host BART’s second annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” event, a safer alternative to the house-to-house Halloween trick-or-treating tradition
Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins BART in reopening long-closed restrooms at 19th Street/Oakland Station
On Friday, February 25, 2022, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee helped mark the reopening of the newly remodeled 19th Street/Oakland Station restrooms, a project for which she played a major role in securing funding. Restrooms at 10 of BART’s underground stations have been closed since 9/11 because of safety
BART to host Twitch livestream with San Francisco Zoo and Gardens to engage and educate youth riders
On Monday, March 20, starting at 4pm, BART will host a livestream on Twitch with the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens to celebrate red-legged frogs, a federally threatened species that resides in some of the natural areas around the BART system. The live event will stream from the California Conservation
BART 1st major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two African American women
Women assume BART's two top posts & pay tribute to Rosa Parks On Thursday, December 15th, the BART Board of Directors unanimously elected two African American women to the District's most powerful posts – making BART the first major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two Black women. (BART Media &
Annual BART Holiday Toy Drive to benefit hundreds of families in Eastern Contra Costa County
Update 12/16/21: The annual BART Holiday Toy Drive collected more than 1,000 toys and over $1,000 in gift cards to benefit the hundreds of families aided by the East Contra Costa Community Alliance (ECCA). BART’s advertising partner Outfront Media supported the toy drive by collecting 35 toys and $250 in gift
BART invites local musicians to celebrate Bach and his music on 3/21/23-3/31/23
Bach in the Subways 2023 flyer, with QR code at lower right corner BART invites local musicians to join us and Bach in the Subways in a worldwide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach and his enduring music between Tuesday, March 21 and Friday, March 31, 2023. Come listen to the music in our free areas or
Watch: BART representatives speak at Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit on 5/16/23
BART Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Rodd Lee and interim BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin gave their remarks on May 16, 2023 at the Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit at Sacramento. Please watch the video above for full remarks made by Lee and Franklin. Lee and Franklin spoke of
BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2023 with extra trains for fireworks
On Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight). We will run five-line service until 8pm and then three-line service after 8pm. Five-line service means all lines will be running including the Green and Red lines which provide direct service into San Francisco. Extra trains
FIFA World Cup 2026: BART to offer increased service, security, staffing, and signage
Updated 6/18/26
The world is coming to the Bay Area this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and BART and our transit partners are ready to carry fans from across the globe to matches, watch parties, and events across the region.
BART is bolstering our staff and security presence, running longer trains, and will offer special limited-express service after midnight for late-night matches. BART will also deploy extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches.
To assist visitors and occasional riders in navigating the system, special announcements will be made onboard trains about where to exit, and directional signage will be posted in stations to help visitors and occasional riders navigate the system.
Unlike many rail systems around the country, BART will not be implementing surge pricing for FIFA. Riders will pay the regular fare.
Find guidance on taking transit to fan zones, watch parties, and other events by visiting bart.gov/fifa.
Planning and paying for your trip
Plan your door-to-door trip using BART’s Trip Planner. Itineraries will include key transfer information. You can also check Real Time Departures for the stations you use.
Parking at BART stations (except Milpitas and Berryessa stations) is free on weekends and after 3pm on weekdays.
Every BART station has restrooms except Pittsburg Center, 12th St./Oakland City Center, Civic Center, 16th St. Mission, 24th St. Mission, and the Oakland International Airport Station (Coliseum Station has a restroom).
All Bay Area transit, including BART, accepts contactless debit or credit cards and mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for adult fare payment. No setup is required. Just Tap and Ride. Each person needs their own card or device. Clipper cards are also accepted.
Riders who use more than one transit agency in a single trip (e.g., BART to VTA) will only be charged full fare on the first operator. A transfer discount of up to $2.85 will apply on any additional transit agency the rider uses within a two-hour window. Transfer discounts are calculated automatically using Tap and Ride or Clipper for accounts that have been upgraded to the next generation system (click here to upgrade your card).
Safety Resources
BART will have extra security and staff presence and deploy extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches.
Emergencies:
- Dial 911
- Call BART Police dispatch directly: 510.464.7000
- Use the emergency call button on trains, located near the doors, to speak to the train operator
- Contact a station agent.
Non-Emergencies:
- Text with BART Police to report concerns at 510-200-0992
- Download the free BART Watch App on the App Store and Google Play to discreetly message BART PD dispatch.
- Use this online link to communicate with police dispatch
Getting to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
Take BART + VTA to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) from the East Bay or downtown San Francisco.
BART serves five Bay Area counties connecting the East Bay and San Francisco to the South Bay.
For matches at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), take BART to Milpitas Station, using or transferring to BART's Green or Orange Line labelled "Berryessa" or "OAK/Berryessa" and use the pedestrian bridge to transfer to the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Light Rail Orange Line. Ride to Lick Mill Station to get to the stadium.
After the match, while exiting the stadium, follow "Gate F" signs to board VTA to get to BART. Gate A goes to Caltrain.
BART and VTA will be matching 20-minute frequencies so the trains line up for a timed transfer. BART's Operations Control Center and VTA's Operations Control Center will be in constant communication.
Riders staying in San Francisco can take Muni to connect to BART to complete their trip.
View Muni's FIFA World Cup information.
Take BART + Caltrain + VTA to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) from San Francisco and San Mateo County:
BART riders coming from San Francisco or San Mateo County will take BART's Red Line labeled "Millbrae" and connect to Caltrain at Millbrae Station exiting towards West Plaza/El Camino Real to Caltrain Southbound, Platform 5. From Caltrain, connect to VTA’s Orange Line at Mountain View Station.
After the match, while exiting the stadium, follow "Gate A" signs to board Caltrain.
View Caltrain’s FIFA World Cup information.
Special Limited-Express Service After Midnight for Evening Matches
BART will run special limited-express service after midnight for matches that start at 8pm. BART previously offered special late-night service for the June 16 9pm match.
The last scheduled BART train that stops at all stations systemwide leaves Milpitas at 11:53pm towards the East Bay and San Francisco. The last scheduled BART train to Berryessa/North San Jose Station is 1:47am.
BART will add the following special event trains after midnight that will be timed with the last VTA trains coming from the stadium. There is not a timetable for these departure times because it depends on how long it takes to clear the stadium and get to BART on VTA. But overall, they will likely depart Milpitas every 30 minutes between 12:30am-1:40am.
These special event trains WILL NOT STOP AT ALL BART STATIONS. The trains will only serve Bay Fair, Dublin/Pleasanton, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Fremont, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, Powell Street, South Hayward, Union City, and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations.
People taking BART to the stadium and driving to park at BART must leave their cars at these key Easy Bay stations for the return trip: Bay Fair, Dublin/Pleasanton, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Fremont, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, South Hayward, Union City, or Warm Springs/South Fremont. Note: Powell St Station in downtown San Francisco does not have parking.
San Mateo County riders should take Caltrain home.
Specific service of the special limited-express trains:
El Cerrito del Norte- and Dublin/Pleasanton-Bound Trains
Two limited-stop-express Orange Line trains for 8pm matches will be bound for El Cerrito del Norte. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, Bay Fair, and MacArthur. At Bay Fair, riders can exit the station, and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin/Pleasanton. The last stop is El Cerrito del Norte.
Pleasant Hill- and Dublin/Pleasanton-Bound Trains
Two limited-stop-express Yellow Line trains for 8pm matches will be bound for Pleasant Hill Station. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, Bay Fair, MacArthur, and finally Pleasant Hill, which will be the final stop. At Bay Fair, riders can exit the station, and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin/Pleasanton. The last stop is El Cerrito del Norte.
The above trains will run back-to-back. If you accidently board the wrong train, there will be a chance at MacArthur Station to transfer to the other train for El Cerrito del Norte or Pleasant Hill. There will be signs and staff at Milpitas to help you board the right train.
Express Trains to San Francisco
BART will offer limited-stop, express trains from Milpitas into San Francisco for the 8pm matches. Specifically: One special event train will depart Milpitas and stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, and Bay Fair (where riders can exit or transfer to a Dublin train), then run without stopping until Powell St. Station (the last stop). This train will depart Milpitas after the final VTA train connects riders to BART (this may be as late as 1:40am).
Muni in San Francisco will be providing supplemental service after normal transit operating hours to ensure reliable transportation options for the late-night matches. The Muni special bus shuttle service will circulate between Union Square, SoMA, BART and Caltrain.
BART Resources
Real Time Departures from each station
Tap and Ride contactless payment
Text BART Police to report concerns at 510-200-0992
*This article was posted on May 5th and is being updated.
BART posts 23% drop in violent crime as Congressmember Simon visits Oakland stations
Congressmember Lateefah Simon tours Fruitvale Station.
BART’s efforts to put rider safety first are paying off with another drop in violent crime. For the first three months of the year violent crime on BART fell by 23% compared to last year. The latest drop comes on top of a 17% decline in overall crime on BART in 2024.
BART’s efforts to enhance rider safety were a focus of a tour by East Bay Congressmember Lateefah Simon (CA-12) who visited the 19th Street and Fruitvale stations in Oakland. Congressmember Simon recently met with BART in Washington, D.C., and this visit was an opportunity to get an in-person update on the progress BART has made in recent months on rider-focused safety, cleanliness, and accessibility improvements. Congressmember Simon previously served as BART Board President and BART District 7 Board Member.
“I believe that BART will be the nation’s safest transit institution,” said Congressmember Simon. “You know why? There are [transit-dependent] folks like me who don’t have a choice, who aren’t jiggling car keys. They are riding BART because unfortunately, mobility in many parts of the Bay Area is still a privilege. We’ve made it a right here at BART.”
The implementation of BART’s Safe and Clean Plan has been at the forefront of putting rider safety first. The plan includes boosting visible train patrols, installing Next Generation Fare Gates, right-sizing trains to create safer spaces, improving station lighting, and other rider-focused initiatives.
“This steep decline in our violent crime rate would not be possible without the hard work of the people of the BART Police Department,” said BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin. “We will continue to deploy sworn officers as well as non-sworn unarmed Crisis Intervention Specialists, Transit Ambassadors, Fare Inspectors, and Community Service Officers to maximize our presence in the system and ensure BART is welcoming for all.”
BART has already installed Next Generation Fare Gates at 29 stations and remains on track to have the new, more durable gates in place at all 50 stations by the end of this year. The new gates are improving the station environment by serving as a deterrent against many instances of fare evasion and reducing the amount of unwanted activity in the system. A recent survey found the number of riders who have reported seeing fare evasion on BART has dropped by almost 1/3 since installation work began for the new gates.
