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BART fare calculator

Official fares between any two BART stations, with discounts.

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BART fares depend on the distance between your two stations. A one-way adult fare ranges from $2.55 (one stop downtown, such as Embarcadero to Montgomery Street) to $16.95 (Antioch to SFO). Trips to or from SFO include an airport surcharge. Choose two stations to see the official fare.

Millbrae to San Francisco International Airport

Adult fare: $5.85 one way

RiderFare
Adult (Clipper or contactless card)$5.85
Clipper START$2.90
Senior/Disabled Clipper$2.15
Youth Clipper$2.90

Plan this trip: next trains and travel time · Return fare

TripAdultClipper STARTSenior / disabledYouth
San Francisco International Airport – Powell Street $11.80$5.90 $4.40$5.90
San Francisco International Airport – Embarcadero $11.80$5.90 $4.40$5.90
San Francisco International Airport – Millbrae $5.85$2.90 $2.15$2.90
Oakland International Airport – Coliseum $7.95$3.95 $2.95$3.95
Oakland International Airport – Powell Street $13.45$6.70 $5.00$6.70
Embarcadero – Montgomery Street $2.55$1.25 $0.95$1.25
Powell Street – Downtown Berkeley $5.30$2.65 $1.95$2.65
Embarcadero – 12th Street / Oakland City Center $4.50$2.25 $1.65$2.25
Powell Street – Coliseum $5.50$2.75 $2.05$2.75
Embarcadero – Fremont $8.10$4.05 $3.00$4.05
Antioch – San Francisco International Airport $16.95$8.45 $6.35$8.45
Dublin / Pleasanton – San Francisco International Airport $15.35$7.65 $5.75$7.65

One-way fares from BART's official fare data, checked Oct 19, 2026. The same fare applies in both directions.

How BART fares work

  • Distance-based: the fare is set by the two stations you travel between, not by the time of day.
  • Pay with Clipper or contactless: tap a Clipper card, Clipper on your phone, or a contactless bank card or phone wallet at the fare gate when you enter and again when you exit. See all fares for Clipper details.
  • Discounts: Clipper START (income-based), senior (65+), riders with disabilities (RTC Clipper) and youth fares are shown above when they apply.
  • SFO airport: trips to or from SFO cost more than trips of the same length elsewhere. From SFO to Powell Street or Embarcadero it is $11.80. See the SFO guide.
  • Oakland Airport: the BART connector from OAK to Coliseum costs $7.95. See the Oakland Airport guide.

Common questions

What is the cheapest BART fare?

The lowest adult BART fare is $2.55, for short trips between neighboring downtown San Francisco stations such as Embarcadero and Montgomery Street.

How much is BART from SFO to downtown San Francisco?

The adult fare from SFO to Powell Street or Embarcadero is $11.80 one way. Clipper START riders pay $5.90, seniors and riders with disabilities $4.40.

How much is BART from Oakland Airport?

The connector from Oakland Airport to Coliseum costs $7.95. From Oakland Airport to Powell Street in San Francisco the total is $13.45.

Is the BART fare the same in both directions?

Yes. A BART fare depends only on the two stations, so the return trip costs the same.

Do BART fares change at rush hour?

No. BART does not charge peak or off-peak fares: the price depends on distance only.