BART train to Powell StreetorBART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The BART train to Powell Street reaches Union Square, at Powell Street station; the BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street does not. Downtown Oakland, across the bay: the train passes through downtown San Francisco on the way.

The BART train to Powell Street is quicker: 29 min against 44 min. The BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street varies between 44 and 46 minutes.

BART train to Powell Street: 05:00–23:59. BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street: 05:00–23:59.

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Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in USD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
Travelers	BART train to Powell Street	BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street	Difference
1	US$11.80	US$12.20	US$0.40
2	US$23.60	US$24.40	US$0.80
3	US$35.40	US$36.60	US$1.20
4	US$47.20	US$48.80	US$1.60
5	US$59	US$61	US$2
6	US$70.80	US$73.20	US$2.40
7	US$82.60	US$85.40	US$2.80
8	US$94.40	US$97.60	US$3.20

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Where each one leaves you

YellowRed · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)BART train to Powell Street

From: BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal, by the G Gates
To: Powell Street station under Market Street, a block south of Union Square
Luggage: Keep luggage under your seat, on your lap or in the space by the doors, and keep the doorways clear.
Runs: 05:00–23:59
Journey: 28–31 min

Board a Yellow Line train towards Antioch or a Red Line train towards Richmond; both stop at Powell Street.

Tap out with the same card or phone you tapped in with, or you are charged a $7.55 penalty fare.

BART train to Powell Street: price for every party size

How to pay for BART

YellowRed · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street

From: BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal, by the G Gates
To: 12th St Oakland City Center station, under Broadway in downtown Oakland
Luggage: Keep luggage under your seat, on your lap or in the space by the doors, and keep the doorways clear.
Runs: 05:00–23:59
Journey: 44–46 min

Board a Yellow Line train towards Antioch or a Red Line train towards Richmond; both stop at 12th St Oakland City Center.

BART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street: price for every party size

How to pay for BART

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BART train to Powell StreetorBART train to downtown Oakland, 12th Street?

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