Getting to Oakland from Emeryville: Transit and Local Routes

Your best route depends on which Oakland station you need: MacArthur and 19th Street are BART options, while Amtrak connects Emeryville with Oakland Jack London Square.

MacArthur is the practical BART station to consider from Emeryville. It is a transfer point served by BART, AC Transit, Emery Go-Round and the Kaiser Shuttle.

For a train connection, Emeryville station is an Amtrak stop on the Capitol Corridor, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight and Gold Runner routes. The Capitol Corridor links Emeryville with Oakland, including Jack London Square, as well as Sacramento and San Jose. You can compare station facilities and local connections in this Emeryville station travel guide.

MacArthur BART station is at 555 40th Street in Oakland, near the commercial heart of Temescal. This guide to MacArthur BART from Emeryville covers station access and connections in more detail.

The station has three BART line patterns: Antioch–San Francisco International Airport (SFIA)/Millbrae, Richmond–Berryessa/North San Jose, and Richmond–Millbrae/SFIA. Check the destination displayed for your train before boarding, since the patterns serve different endpoints.

Elevator access is split by platform direction. The Platform 1/3 elevator serves trains toward Richmond or Antioch; the Platform 2/4 elevator serves trains toward Daly City, Millbrae, SFIA or Berryessa/North San Jose.

If you cannot exit using the Platform 2/4 elevator, BART’s guidance is to continue to 19th Street Oakland and return to MacArthur to exit using the Platform 1/3 elevator.

Emeryville station is an Amtrak stop with ticket kiosks, restrooms, a ticket sales office and checked-baggage service.

The station does not have an elevator, but Amtrak describes a barrier-free path from the drop-off area outside the station to the train platform. The waiting room and ticket office are listed as open daily from 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Amtrak advises arriving at least 30 minutes before departure if you are not checking baggage and do not need assistance. Allow at least 45 minutes if you need ticketing, baggage or assistance services. Boarding gates close 5 minutes before departure.

For the Capitol Corridor connection, look for Oakland Jack London Square as the Oakland stop. The train offers a direct rail link between Emeryville and Oakland, but check the schedule and departure details with Amtrak before setting out.

19th Street Oakland BART station serves Uptown Oakland, near the Paramount Theater.

The station is at 1900 Broadway. A street elevator on Broadway between 17th and 18th streets leads to the concourse, and platform elevators inside the paid area serve the trains. The station has no parking; BART identifies MacArthur as the closest station with parking.

The Paramount Theater is close to the station, making 19th Street useful for a visit to the theater as well as other Uptown destinations. Details on the venue and attending a performance are in this guide to the Paramount Theater in Oakland.

Emery Go-Round provides a local shuttle connection. Its standard service runs approximately 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday. MacArthur is served by Emery Go-Round, and the shuttle can be one part of a route involving local transit.

At Emeryville station, Amtrak’s platform path begins at the drop-off area outside the station. If you’re connecting by car, note that 19th Street Oakland has no station parking; BART names MacArthur as the closest station with parking.

Check the official site before you go: BART’s station pages provide real-time departures, schedules, connecting transit, parking information and updates; Amtrak and Emery Go-Round publish their respective train and shuttle details.

Service patterns, hours and station information can affect which connection works for your trip. Confirm the relevant operator’s current details before choosing a departure or planning a transfer.

Can you take BART from Emeryville to Oakland?

MacArthur and 19th Street Oakland are BART stations in Oakland. MacArthur is a transfer point, while 19th Street serves Uptown Oakland.

Does Amtrak go from Emeryville to Oakland?

The Capitol Corridor connects Emeryville with Oakland, including Oakland Jack London Square. Emeryville station also serves the California Zephyr, Coast Starlight and Gold Runner routes.

Is there parking at 19th Street Oakland BART?

No. BART identifies MacArthur as the closest station with parking.

How early should you arrive at Emeryville station?

Amtrak advises arriving at least 30 minutes before departure if you do not need baggage or assistance services, or at least 45 minutes if you do. Boarding gates close 5 minutes before departure.