Please note Alex S.'s review... Fruitvale BART would've rec'd negative stars if possible. read more

Love riding Bart to get where I need to be the bus be a little slow but once I get the barn and get ahead of schedule anything around the Bay Area read more

How not to die at Fruitvale BART station a guide by Alicia Don't make yourself a damn target. Put away your cell, iphone, ipod and other jingly jangly shit that will make you into a target. No one is going to look at you and your ragged backpack if you act like you belong there. Do not walk on the sidewalk under the train line at night. The posts are wide enough to hide someone and the bushes are good cover for the little gangsta bitches who want your wallet. It's fine during the day tho. If you're parked in the parking lot have your keys prepared with your bart ticket as soon as you leave the train. If you don't have a car and you're walking home and you're heading towards ASCEND elementary, cut through the middle of the parking lot. Right in the middle of the damn thing. It has a lot more light than the sidewalks. That way you can be aware of your surroundings and you'll be able to spot that dumbass fool who is coming up on you if that happens a) it's pepper spray time and b) girly scream needs to be prepared Ignore anyone who wants to sell you shit. They are pushy but they are usually not dangerous. If your conscious is nagging at you and you feel something is not right, go to the ticket agent. Don't try to be brave and act like you're not afraid of something. You can also call 1-877-679-7000, it's the number to the BART police. I know a lot of this is common sense but sometimes it has to be drilled in your head especially in an area that doesn't always have the greatest of reputations. I live in the fruitvale district and I've honestly had no problems coming back home at all hours of the day and night. But please come! If it makes you feel safer, come during the day. Get fat on all the awesome food and its a block away from International where you can buy all the generic looking ghetto hello kitty shit your heart desires and be sure to pick me up a Virgin of Guadalupe blanket, ok? read more

this is my everyday bart station. I've been riding it for 5 years now for school. Yes, it is definitely sketchy, lots of creepos around. I've been hollered at and had people asking me for money (I ride almost everyday, and I see the same one guy asking for money. I dont know what he's thinking, but he wears the same sorts of clothing everyday and his hair is distinct. he should change stations every once in a while). I dont feel THAT unsafe while there. There are usually lots of cops around, plus lots of normal looking people and other commuters. Ignore all the loud high school kids there who think this is the best place to hang out. I've been there around midnight as well, and I dont feel that unsafe either. Its pretty dead there at night, and I still see station workers and police officers around, as well as other commuters. I feel that its like any other bart station, cept the "nicer" ones at Rockridge and beyond. its public transit, and its what you (the public) make of it. I have also left my car there over night on a few occasions on Friday nights, coming back on Saturday, and its been fine. Parking is $1 on weekdays (10am-3pm), which I find a bargain, compared to the $4 parking lot next to it, and $5 at West Oakland. free parking after 3pm on weekdays, and free parking all day on weekends. Its hard to find parking Monday-Thursday between 10am-12pm. After that its usually good. Fridays have easy parking all day. People just need to stop being scared because of what this station is associated with, and practice good judgement in public. Dont hold your electronics in plain view, etc. Just because you're wearing earbuds doesnt mean it'll make people stop avoiding you. If someone like me is able to deal with this station, everyone else can too. read more

When my coworker dropped her phone on the tracks here, two guys on the platform offered to jump down and get it for her (in the rain) which we declined but appreciated. Then, we asked the ticket booth agent downstairs to help us out and within 5 minutes she was at the platform edge with a little grabber thingy on the end of a pole to reach the phone and we were on our way!! So helpful and quick! read more

Dont be a hater and dis the whole bart station for ONE cops poor judgment, training, and stupidity. If you wanna write a review about the New Year incident then please do it under BART POLICE and not this station. I still stand by my original post and review of this station ! ;) read more

This station gets my vote for most improved BART station. It used to be creepy ghetto but now it's walkable cool.

Have not taken BART for at least a year. On Friday, July 14, I stopped by this BART station to check routes to El Cerrito and the cost of the ticket. Signage and information were good. Purchased the ticket without any issues. Also spoke to a lady agent to inquire about using the elevator for my bicycle. Service was prompt, friendly and helpful. The station was clean. Next day, Saturday, at about 9:00am I returned to make my trip to El Cerrito Plaza station. Agent was attentive and using the elevator was easy. To my surprise, based on past experiences and news articles, the elevator was free of odors and any sign of litter. It was clean for anyone to ride up to the train platform. The train arrived as scheduled. I could have given a 5 star rating for this experience except for the fact that the train I got on had one elderly passenger that had created a mess (not the food & beverage kind of mess). If BART had a customer service agent ride each line to check on passengers, this could be prevented. It should not be permitted as this is unsanitary and a public health hazard. read more

Honestly, this BART station is not the greatest. Most of the time I feel really unsafe, day or night. It's also very dirty and there's a lot of homeless people around the area. The BART station is close to my house and convenient for quick and cheap access to SF and other parts of the Bay Area, but it just seems really run down. I'd recommend to travel with your friend if you can. There constantly are many cases of robberies and attacks in the area, especially at night. read more

This Bart Station be smelling like pee, a person always asks for change, a loud ghetto person is always talking on the phone about there problems, and there is never a time when you don't feel a gangster is about to rob you. Cops seemed to feel unsecured as well since they are never around this Bart Station. read more

I gotta get to work one way.. I just wish they had 15 car trains so I can have a seat in the morning and night..

It's alright...gets you to where you want to go and there's more parking than at West Oakland (there's another lot across the street). There's a small shopping center next door with some food options and I think they have a teeny tiny farmer's market every once in a while. read more

Eventhough the security has been up'd i still would not get off a train here unless i absolutely need to.. lol

Better off not flash your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR on public or walking outside thieves will off your hand. They will not hesitate don't let them see u your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR asked to get robbed read more

I just took a job in the Fruitvale area. I moved from Minneapolis. I was pleasantly surprised! Clean efficient and with a vibrant community rising up. The embassador program was nice. Helpful people around. This station and town are on the upswing! read more

As much as I find bart an easy transportation, I hate this bart station. It's one of the most dangerous places I've been to. For instance, when I'm about to get picked up and my ride isn't here yet, I don't leave the bart station (where the actual bart is) because outside of the Bart station is scary to wait for. read more

Not a fan of this BART Station. It was dirtier than most stations and didn't feel very secure.

The bathroom smelt like a dead body yesterday. I've smelt some foul ass shit in my life, but never like that. I almost vomited. It was that bad. Seriously.... read more

I have to use this station occasionally to get to Alameda. Station surroundings are fairly dingy. I saw three teenage girls get extorted for money while at the ticket machine. They basically went to buy tickets, when this guy steps in front of them and says let me show you how to buy tickets (you could tell they didn't really need help). After they ge their tickets, the con man asks each of them for money, so they each gave him a couple of dollars. When they pulled out their wallets the guy points out the fact that they had more money to give and asks them to cough up some more cash. In the end he walked away with about $25. What a scam used to go and buy drugs. Don't pull out your wallet anywhere near this station, and run in and out of the gate. read more

When I tell people that I park my car and commute into the city from Fruitvale I get looks of horror. In fact, I have had several people attempt to remove me from what they believe to be a dangerous situation. Fruitvale station is just fine. It's not fancy and it's not in a ritzy neighborhood, but for the day to day commute, I haven't had any problems. I park my car in the lot and bought a monthly permit for about $60 which I think is reasonable. There are lots of shops nearby, I see police officers almost daily and the staff seem to be pretty helpful. The station is kept pretty clean too. There is a farmers market here on Thursdays, too. Once again, nothin fancy, but it's kind of cool. The strawberry guy is great and there's even a kettle corn lady. Disclaimer: I've never come through here late at night and, to be frank, don't plan on it. I would feel more than safe with another person though. read more

If there's something strange, in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Not BART police! For the most part this place is alright, I mean it's bart. It's dirty, suspicious and sometimes smells like pee. Don't leave anything visible in your car, don't leave it parked late at night. You WILL have your car broken into. And don't bother with BART police because they really don't care and they can't do anything about it anyway. Thing is BART is BART. You need it. It could be better. read more

I walked here from Alameda for the first time. Slightly sketchy but not outside of my comfort zone.

BART is one of the better public transit systems we have in the bay area, though I wish it made one big loop, including San Jose all the way around. This station is easy to navigate and though the restrooms can sometimes be dirty, it's public transportation so that's not a shocker! read more

Uggh, the parking police here are REALLY strict, they gave me a ticket for parking in their lot at 9:50 instead of 10:00. Not to mention I paid for the spot too, Buggers. There seems to never be a cop around, unless you park where you aren't supposed to park. read more

Back in the day, Fruitvale was one of my stops on my long commute from Hayward to Alameda on AC Transit's now-gone 82 line. Great bus connector to Alameda should you decide you don't want to head to Downtown Oakland. The station was questionable then and hasn't changed much since. The same mish-mosh of rowdy juveniles, Jehovah Witnesses and transients. The station isn't pristine and parking is readily available if you're feeling brave. Big plus to the helpful station agents who continue to direct the hapless commuter amidst the intermittent flurry of riff-raff. read more

Another nice Bart station. Why? Usually you walk out if this station and the music is straight bumping. They have a little market where they sell a variety of things from reggae purses to fresh produce. They also have a bunch of nice little shops and restaurants nearby. Overall, this station can turn your frown upside down with the great music. read more

I'm giving it two stars because they charge for parking. The Bart station itself is kinda dirty. I haven't had any problems here and I feel safe, but I can see why someone would feel unsafe. read more

I rarely take the bart but my experiences have been nice. Noone bothers me so I'm pretty content with that........someone just got on and now I'm hungry because of the orange chicken they have haha read more

My nephew was murdered here. Sad thing, but his friends are at this Bart on a regular basis. They are hoodrattish, but it doesn't scare me at all! read more

Just another bart station.. But at least it's one of the better looking ones.. Well, the parking structure is.

Nice station. Just needs to get all the stores filled in and it would perfect

Everyone needs to calm down. Let it be noted that the "fruitvale station" incident was actually an instance of police brutality so I have no idea why several reviews refer to that incident in regards to the bums you occasionally run into here. Yes, it's dirty and not well maintained, but it's public transit, what do you expect? This station is actually cool because of the food and shopping places, and you can park at fruitvale village for free in the evenings. If you stay too long they don't ticket you, but bill you for the parking fee, which I think is awesome. It's a station full of commuters, I've never been harassed here and I'm a fit 20-something girl and am riding Bart after dark 90% of the time... Knock on wood but I feel like many of the recent reviews are rooted in paranoia and stereotypes/racism. Not everyone in baggy clothes is a criminal. Keep calm and Bart on. Have common sense and you'll be fine. read more

In the ghetto... Yes I am a white girl and yes I live in East Oakland, and yes sometimes I walk home (it's about a 10 minute walk) from the Fruitvale Bart station.... after the incident I witnessed tonight I will think twice... It all went down at about 8:05 pm.... I had just stepped off the steep ass escalator and was about halfway to the exit when screams broke out.... I bolted for the exit and once safely outside watched to see the drama unfold...I turned around to see a woman screaming,"grab him, stop him".... Next thing I see is a guy grabs the man she is yelling about and holds on to him.... My eyes shift to the group of people surrounding the bottom of the elevator.... There is a woman laying there.... The woman who had been yelling grab him, started beating on the glass where the Bart employee stands asking her to call the police, call for help....The Bart employee stared at her blankly and the lady started screaming, "do you speak English? Call someone for help.... That woman was just pushed down the escalator"..... At this point I called 911 and was promptly told by a recording that all operators were busy..... Wow!!! That gives me a nice sense of safety! After 2 minutes the line picked up and I told the operator I was at the Fruitvale Bart station, which at that point I was transferred to Bart police..... The police showed up moments later... and quickly handcuffed the woman who had been yelling!?!... Umm she's the one that was helping the victim (she was uncuffed about 5 minutes later) .... The man who had pushed the woman was also cuffed and asked to sit on a bench... At this point one of the officers went over to escalator to check on the woman that had been pushed... The other officer was talking to the man who had grabbed the "bad guy"..... At this point the "bad guy" tried to run and ran into a garbage can and fell to the ground... the cop ran over grabbed him up and he was ushered to the back of the police car.... At this point the fire department came and the lady at the bottom of the escalator was brought to her feet.... After gawking for about 15 minutes, calling my BF and having him come and gawk for another 5 minutes... I left the Bart station and put buy mace on my to do list..... 2 stars for the better then the new 90210 drama.... read more

idk why everyones scared of oakland groww some f*ckin balls and stop thinking everyone who has dreads is gonna rob you!

bart is a joke! always late! always something! they are the worst transit system in the country! every board member should be fired and replaced! you get less services for more money every year! f! bart! read more

My love and hate relationship with this station has been on going since i moved here in 01'. The bike valet and bike link lockers are great. But the bike lockers are in a dimly lite area. Access to AC transit is good but rarely can you make a connection between BART and a bus without waiting a while. Its best to have your money in hand if your using the ticket machines. If you stand there and fumble around youll be bait for the panhandlers and scammers. Using a clipper card gets you through this station and on your way. I strongly recommend getting one if you use this station a lot. There are some entertaining characters like the hallelujah guy,and the always sober church ladies handing watch tower flyers. The flea market is pretty cool and the guy selling bootleg CDs always has some awesome soul music cranked up to set a mood. The best mexican food truck in the area is located on the corner of fruitvale and E14th street. There are open art studios and Ale Industries brewery located a block away on E11th . From this station your a nice bike trip away from the estuary shoreline, Oakland Rivera and Alameda. Parking is plentiful but fills up fast. Ive never had my vehicle busted into..knock..knock but i will repeat this..do not leave ANYTHING of value in your car whether your parking in or around the station on the surface streets. This is still a urban area so keep your guard up and youll be fine. Have fun and be SAFE. read more

It's grimey, relatively unsafe at night, police and security never step outside the terminal. Parking price keeps going up every couple months. read more

the Fruitvale BART Station is not the worst station. although bathroom smell bad!

I'll give it a 2 because the location is conviniently located. You have to pay for parking which sucks and if you decide to park in the neighborhood, your windows will be gone. It's happened to me 3x!! What makes this station shitty are its station agents. I'm talking about the the afternoon evening crew. They are tacky and all they do is sit on their asses and talk to their skank friends while people jump the gates with our paying. They really don't give a rats ass when they should, especially when they get paid what they do! One of them thinks that the Bart station is New York fashion week and shows up in some tacky colorful cheap shoes and once she had some 5 inch stilettos! Talk about having basic judgement. The other one gives you attitude when you ask her a question, she looks constipated. Seems like her highlight of the day is too curl her wig and think work is to just show up and chat with your buddies. Bart needs to keep an eye on those broads, they should be replaced!! read more