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The Oakland International Airport Station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in Oakland, California, serving the Oakland International Airport (OAK). The station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and is a short walk from Terminal 2. It provides travellers with convenient access to and from the airport, connecting them to the larger BART network for seamless travel within the Bay Area. The Oakland Airport BART station is also one of the least-used stations on the BART system, offering a quick and efficient way to commute to various destinations.
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Oakland Airport BART Station location
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across the street from the Oakland Airport (OAK) terminals. It is a short walk from Terminal 1's baggage claim area and Terminal 2. The station is on the Oakland Airport Connector in Oakland, California, serving Oakland International Airport.
The station is on the system's automated guideway transit (AGT) spur line, which carries passengers between the airport and Coliseum Station. It takes about 8 minutes to get to the Coliseum BART Station, which has connecting service to all BART destinations. From there, it is about a 12-minute ride to the 12th St/Oakland City Center Station, located downtown.
To return to OAK, take a train to the Coliseum Station and go upstairs to transfer to an OAK train at Platform 3. Coliseum Station is where you can purchase a Clipper card from vending machines.
The Oakland International Airport Station offers inexpensive long-term parking, with elevators and wide faregates that provide extra space for large luggage.
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Parking at Oakland Airport BART Station
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and a short walk from Terminal 2. Unfortunately, there is no parking available at the Oakland International Airport Station. However, the closest station with multi-day reserved parking is the Fruitvale Station.
BART stations offer inexpensive long-term and multi-day parking at many stations with easy online reservations. Multi-day reserved parking is for consecutive overnight stays of up to 20 weekdays. You can purchase this on the official BART app or the BART website, where you will need to provide the license plate of the car and a phone number. There is no need to print anything in advance or display anything inside your car.
To cancel your reservation, you can use the official BART app or the BART website by clicking on the "cancel" button next to your active reservation. For single or multi-day parking, you may cancel up to 11:59 pm on the night before the reservation. A $2 fee will be charged for each cancellation action, and the refund should appear within 72 hours.
If you are flying to or from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can purchase multi-day reserved parking at a BART station near you, including Millbrae, which is just a 4-minute ride from SFO.
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Luggage storage and elevators
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and a short walk from Terminal 2. The train platforms are located on a raised platform, two levels above the street.
For travellers landing at Oakland International Airport, there is no need to purchase a BART ticket or Clipper card until you arrive at the Coliseum BART station. Ticket vending machines accept cash, credit, or debit cards. BART fares are based on travel distance. To find your fare, check the BART website. To enter the BART system, insert your ticket into the fare gate, and it will be returned to you, or tap your Clipper card on the top of the fare gate. Use the same ticket or card when you exit.
Luggage may be stowed under your seat, held in your lap, or placed on the floor next to you. Some cars have space near the doors to accommodate wheelchairs, bikes, or strollers. If the space is not being used by a person with a disability, you may store your luggage there, but keep it under your control at all times.
All BART stations have elevators and wide faregates that provide extra space for large luggage. Inside the paid area at Oakland International Airport, take the elevator down to the street level, and you will be right in front of Terminal 1. Exiting the airport, head towards the pedestrian overpass inside the paid area, and take the elevator down to the first raised platform to the BART Coliseum Station level.
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Transfers to and from the airport
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and a short walk from Terminal 2. The station is on the Oakland Airport Connector line, which carries passengers between the airport and Coliseum Station. During most hours, trains depart every 6 minutes from Oakland International Airport Station.
To get to Oakland International Airport Station from downtown San Francisco, take a BART train to Coliseum Station and then transfer to an OAK train at Platform 3. To return to OAK, take a Warm Springs/South Fremont, Berryessa, Dublin/Pleasanton, or Richmond-bound train to Coliseum Station and go upstairs to transfer to an OAK train.
For travellers landing at OAK, there is no need to purchase a Clipper card until after you arrive at Coliseum Station Platform 3, where you can buy one from a vending machine. Clipper cards can be purchased with cash or credit card. All BART stations have Clipper vending machines.
BART stations offer inexpensive multi-day parking that can be reserved online. The closest station with multi-day reserved parking is Fruitvale Station.
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Clipper cards
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and is a short walk from Terminal 2. The airport parking can be expensive, but BART stations offer inexpensive multi-day parking at many stations with easy online reservations.
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Frequently asked questions
The Oakland International Airport Station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and is a short walk from Terminal 2.
No, there is no BART parking at the Oakland International Airport Station. The closest station with multi-day reserved parking is at Fruitvale Station.
Trains run every nine minutes except when there is planned or unplanned maintenance, in which case trains run every 18 minutes.
Take a BART train from OAK to Coliseum Station. From there, transfer to a Richmond-bound train. It takes about 12 minutes to get to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center station, located downtown.
There is a one-time $3 charge to purchase a Clipper card from a BART vending machine. You can avoid this fee by adding a new Clipper card to your digital wallet.
