Paramount Theater parking takes a little planning: the Paramount Theatre is in Oakland’s Uptown area, near BART’s 19th St./Oakland Station, but that station has no parking. The theater is about a 6-minute drive from Nights Inn Motel.
- Location: Oakland’s Uptown area, near 19th St./Oakland Station.
- BART station address: 1900 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.
- Station parking: none; MacArthur is the closest BART station with parking.
Where the Paramount Theatre is
The Paramount Theatre is in Oakland’s Uptown area, close to 19th St./Oakland Station. BART identifies that station as the stop for the theater and directs riders to use it. Its address is 1900 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.
For show details and visitor information, the Paramount Theatre visit guide covers tickets and tours.
Official parking options
19th St./Oakland Station has no parking, so it is not a place to leave your car before taking BART. MacArthur Station is the closest BART station with parking. If you plan to drive, check BART’s current station information for parking details before setting out.
How do you get to the Paramount Theatre by transit or on foot?
19th St./Oakland Station is the transit stop for the Paramount Theatre, which is within a 5-minute walk of the station. AC Transit connects at the station. The Antioch–SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond–Berryessa/North San Jose, and Richmond–Millbrae/SFIA lines serve it.
If you’re cycling, a BayWheels station is on Broadway between 20th and 21st streets, across from the theater. The station also has bike racks and 8 on-demand BikeLink lockers. For the drive and transit connections from Emeryville, the Emeryville-to-Oakland route guide adds local travel context.
Event-night arrival timing
For a BART arrival, use 19th St./Oakland Station and allow for the walk from the station to the theater, which is within 5 minutes. If you’re driving, don’t assume the station has parking: it does not. Station information can help you confirm the options at MacArthur before you choose that park-and-ride approach.
For show-specific entry details and other planning, consult the theater’s official information before you leave.
Drop-off and accessibility
19th St./Oakland Station has elevators. To travel between street level and the trains, riders need two elevators: first, the street elevator on Broadway between 17th and 18th streets, then the platform elevator inside the paid area. The station map shows elevator and accessible features.
If the street elevator cannot be entered, you can walk, roll, or take AC Transit 0.3 miles south on Broadway to the street elevator at Broadway and 14th Street on Ogawa Plaza. Check elevator outage options if an elevator is out of service. This is station-access information; confirm any theater-specific drop-off arrangements with the venue.
What to confirm before leaving
Transit service, station facilities, elevator status, and parking arrangements can change. Check the official site before you go: use BART for station and service details, and the Paramount Theatre for event and arrival information.
FAQs
Does 19th St./Oakland Station have parking?
No. MacArthur Station is the closest BART station with parking.
Which BART station serves the Paramount Theatre?
Use 19th St./Oakland Station. It is the stop for the theater.
How long is the walk from the BART station to the theater?
The Paramount Theatre is within a 5-minute walk of 19th St./Oakland Station.