I've been taking BART to Emeryville for about 6 months now. There's not too much to expect from this BART. It's dirty, old and disgusting as others mentioned. I gave it 3 stars solely because the location of the station is key for me as well as the accessibility to take public transportation anytime to the heart of SF is pretty cool. We all remember the BART strikes that occurred a couple years back and how disruptive that was to everyone's commute. Seeing that these folks now get paid reasonably well, it's very discouraging and disappointing to see a lack of interest with regards to the cleanliness of the station, the lack of police presence, and the increased amount of folks loitering. In addition, I overheard a BART passenger brag on how he's been getting free parking for a month and hasn't been caught yet. That's frustrating for multiple reasons, but ultimately, because it validates that no one is really patrolling. The infrastructure of the station is obsolete and not well thought out. During rainy days, you'll see they block half of the corridor on the bridge because of the opening. There's nothing that is used to block the rain, so the floors get wet and slippery. Go figure. While waiting on the platform, it's quite windy and the noise is very loud. I thought that was kinda odd, but realized the way the building was structured contributed to that! Overall, this is the only closest public transportation near me that can take me to the city if I wanted to. So that's the real value for me and why I put up with it. I hope they renovate this place soon. That would be ideal! read more

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I've been taking Bart for my about 3 yrs now and never had a problem with my bike being on the first car and they conductor has a problem with it why put a bike lock up in the first car if it's not allowed 1 star read more

It's a BART station and BART trains both arrive and depart there, so I guess you could say it serves its purpose. But the rider experience can be frustrating: there is almost always an escalator out, the bathrooms are forever locked, and they rarely seem to have an agent onsite. Because of the lack of a station agent, whenever folks find lost items at the station, we can't return them to their rightful owner. Probably not a priority for BART, but it does make a little bit of a difference. Otherwise, it's pretty much what you'd expect from a dilapidated train station: dirty, smelly, slippery floors, broken equipment--and of course, the Jehovah's Witnesses offering up Daily Bread books and pamphlets to passersby. They're probably the best thing the station has to offer. read more

No Change Machine Working.....Bart wants people to pay but don't have the tools to allow you to do so. I'm so tired of having to think about just going through somehow cause I can't add fare to my Bart card. How and why does Bart want more money? You can't provide customers with a way to get change. Everyone doesn't carry credit cards. read more

BART - Pittsburg/Bay Point Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Pittsburg, California

This used to my station until the Antioch station opened. It gets me to and from where I need to go. The walk between the station and parking is quite a stretch and since the platform is in the middle of the freeway, it does get windy. It's cleaner that most stations. The higher rating is from the Halloween event that they hosted for kids. They had PPD, Bart Police, Fire Dept and EMTs handing out candies. They also had bouncy houses, face painting and games. Thanks for serving the community! read more

Parking fills up quick like everywhere else. It's nice since it is at the end of the line so always guaranteed a spot to sit. For Bart stations not too bad as far as cleanliness goes. Lighting in parking lot is usually good. read more

BART - Pittsburg/Bay Point Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I've been commuting to San Francisco from this station for a little over four years now. This station is dated and in need of renovation. The footbridge across the highway is dangerous when it's raining, due to being open to the elements and having slippery tiles. The restrooms are actually kept fairly clean but broken glass blocks and tiles, graffiti, etc. , give them the feel of a downtown station. Skip fares are frequent (I observe them daily) and police presence is infrequent. The later it gets in the morning the more likely you are to get on a train full of sleeping homeless sprawled across seats in every car, so leave early to get a seat and avoid the experience (e.g. odors) that come with that. If you haven't scored a parking permit, make sure you get here before 7. read more

Coming from Sacramento, we use this station as our gateway to San Francisco. There is ample parking right next to the station and parking is free on the weekend. As this is the end of the route, it is easy to get on and grab a seat for the 1 hr ride to downtown San Francisco. We get to relax, even take a nap if we want to and arrive refreshed, and don't have to pay a $5 toll and about $50 worth of parking and driving hassles in San Francisco. In fact the last few times, we used public transportation all over the city and it worked marvelously! And when we are tired, the 1 hr ride back to our car is pleasant as well. Clean station and easy access right off of the freeway! read more

BART - Pittsburg/Bay Point Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I've gone there twice. I dropped my car off Saturday morning when I came back Sunday night, my drivers window was shattered along with about a eight other vehicles windows based on the amount of glass in the parking lot. A police report was filed, per the business card left on my windshield. The good news is I was advised parking was free over the weekend. I would have gladly paid the $3, since it will cost $130 to replace the windows. Hey BART how about improving security! read more

BART - Pittsburg/Bay Point Station - Broken glass next to my car. - Metro Stations Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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I'm so thankful for bart! I think this station is the nicest one I've been to (cosmetically speaking). It's fairly clean, and hardly any bums. Although, there are a few church people out here that just stand here for hours holding up some religious pictures. I'm not too sure what that's all about... The staff had always been friendly when I have trouble with my Clipper. Of course this is public transportation, people. There's always going to be some sketchy people. I just keep to myself and enjoy the ride. Plus, I always have a good seat since its at the end of the line. read more

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Wishing that they add more security patrols in the parking area and cleaning crew in the area anyway good job BART Police keep safe to reborn Pittsburg California read more

This is the endpoint for BART in Contra Costa County, and it's the closest station to my mom's house. We took the train all the way from SFO, and got off here. It's a pretty standard outdoor BART station. There's a platform, some escalators, an elevator, and some interesting people that are busking or doing advocacy work. They have a decent kiss and ride lane, and a nice number of handicapped spots. It's pretty decent overall. read more

I really don't understand what is so bad about this station. I have been here before and the views are really cool and it seemed clean so 5 star read more

Very easy to find, even for a first timer. Large, easy signs to help you navigate through the driving area. Didn't get lost at all. Has a passenger pick up and drop off zone. read more

This station is not that bad. People here are usually polite which is more than can be said for a lot of the SF stations...

Seriously, is there an option for ZERO! Parking fills up by 6:45am (at the latest), BART personnel don't care about very sketchy folk loitering, it's over priced, cars stink, the trains often break down, and the BART staff are woefully incompetent. All in all, BART is a fail...and it's not limited to Pittsburg. read more

Instead of breaking into my car, this time the thieves only stole the catalytic converter. Thanks for the great fucking security BART

Yes....this Bart station may be dingy and gross. Yes....parking may be hard to find and it may be a long walk from the parking lot to the station. But this is my home station. I cannot even tell you how many times I've been to this station over the years. It's the hub that takes me wherever I want to go whether it may be San Francisco to go shopping or all the way to Millbrae to visit lovie. I remember taking this train to work everyday all the way to South San Francisco. Sure. It was 11 bucks each way at the time, but it was a small price to pay to regain my sanity from an otherwise hair pulling commute. Big fan. read more

I have this station to thank for graduating college!!! I never would have made it from Antioch to San Francisco three to four times every week if I had to drive!!! I only wish there was a tiered parking garage... That being said, I feel public transportation is just that... I have no complaints who else is riding on the trains or hanging out at the station, because nobody has ever bothered me and everyone who can afford a ticket is allowed to ride...no discrimination! read more

There are lots of things I would change about this station but really it does its deed. I get to where I want to go. Would love if they put somewhere to sit while you freeze to death on the windiest platform ever. read more

So I haven't rode BART in a while and never alone. So mom, yes mom, dropped me off to embark on my journey. In front yeah there are some ghetto people hanging out but in general people just look like working folks. A guy asked me for a quarter but seemed nice enough as I climbed the steps. The entrance and passing hallway really reminds me of an airport, just open space and seemed pretty clean. The ticket machines seemed ok, but a few were broken. While I cleared my head and made sure I was getting the amount right - every one around seemed fine. It was about 3:15 on a Thursday. The train wasn't crowded, just a sparse amount and progressively got more crowded. Everyone kept to themselves and I felt fairly safe. That and the seats/train was clean. I didn't have any problems at all. When I got off my transfer at Mac Arthur the station seemed clean and nice. *But yah the people can make you feel a little less that comfy - otherwise everything else was fine. read more

Aside from the ghetto kids who hang out here at noon, the random homeless people and the ghetto kids on the train, what more can you ask you? You get a ride to your destination, saves gas and you can sleep! I definitely wouldn't recommend taking expensive things like computers and iPads because there are some sticky fingered hooligans but when I bring such items never do I bring them out :) . Bart is Bart ha... Nothing more nothing less. Affordable, unreliable so always leave 30mins-1hr plus the actual time you need to get to your destination open. read more

Parking lot SUCKS! Beware of narrow rows, not very F150 friendly! Seems cleaner than the Concord station I'm used to going to, but it's nice. Don't quite understand the parking validation system... do they really check if you paid the $1 to park in a spot? Why are the machines after the turnstiles and not before?? read more

I like the Bart, it's relatively cheap and it's fast. The only thing I have to say is the people who hang around outside are kind of scary. I got back from a concert in SF late at night and there was a guy literally standing right at the bottom of the steps just staring at the few people left at the station. It's last stop, so there weren't many people around. You'll almost always be asked for money by a homeless person, no matter what time of day it is. Just beware, hold your bags tight. The actual Bart train is not bad at all, not too dirty or anything so it's cool. Just be prepared that almost no one on the Bart is ever friendly. I asked if I was on the right train, no replies, not even a nod. Everyone appears to be dead inside, but it's great if you don't like chit chat. read more

went there last week. Place is very clean and organize. I feel very safe. The city has been doing and excellent job making sure public areas look good all the times read more

I swear this place has to be the worst station with the most delays ever. Literally ruined my whole day over these delays I honestly wish Bart didn't even exist they have by far the worst service and don't care about people's fucking time read more

Wow, I guess people can only judge what they know. Having traveled half of the country, my wife and I have seen and ridden many train systems, and the BART is a pretty nice one. With that said, this station can be hard to navigate if you don't know what you are doing. When my wife was there last, the staff were all friendly and courteous, as were most of the passengers. The trains were comfortable, but you are paying a lot for that. We regularly took the train from Long Beach in LA when we lived in SoCal, and although the trains were a bit less comfortable, secure, or technologically up to date, a round trip ride from end to end was only a few dollars. The metro in St. Louis is also much cheaper for the same distance traveled and much easier to navigate if you've never done it before. read more

Here are the positives for this station: 1.) Guaranteed seat and have time to relax before departure. 2.) Almost always leaves on time, but usually pull 3 minutes past the schedule. 3.) Close to Safeway :) 4.) Has one of the best views of the Los Medanos Mountains, and parts of the susin county up north. Negatives: 1.) I dare not go into this bathroom! I rather have a bladder infection & wait till I get home than enter this filth without a fully loaded body suit that protects my shoes from bacteria, hands from germs, and face masks to preventing me from inhaling naucious fumes of filth. Yes restrooms like this does make my germaphobia to hyper mode. Did I mention you should wear non slip shoes when entering the restroom? I don't care about sueing BART for a slip & Fall but me having physical contact on the floor is punishment enough. 2.) Though the floors have gotten cleaner, just outside the station where the buses are is where the health hazards are. You see NO SMOKING signs all over the place, but yet almost everyone is still smoking! Between this station & Walnut Creek, I've seen the most people smoking within the station. 3.) Once you get off the station, there is litterally nothing to do here with the exception of the Oak Hills shopping center just east of the station. After that you need a ride to go some place else. 4.) Since there is a lack of entertainment and services within this station, everyone has to come drive to this one station just to ride BART. This of course translates to heavy traffic, as well as limited parking space. I believe they have about 50 acres of land and yet parking is always full. 5.) Yes this is your gateway to the City, and other parts of the Bay Area, but it costs HOW MUCH for a round trip??? $12.50 round trip to Balboa, or at least nearly $12.00 just to get to San Francisco round trip?? Its best just to skip a few station and start off in Walnut Creek so that you can save close to or more than $2.00, Its actually $10.00 to get to San Francisco from Walnut Creek. If you do start from Walnut Creek, I do have to warn you go after 8:30 AM or 9:00AM so that you can at least get a seat otherwise you will be standing for an entire 45 minutes. Just an observation, but am I the only one that notices this station is usually manned by Black station agents with very little patients or heavily lacks customer service compared to all other stations in the Contra Costa County including Dublin Pleasanton (Not Part of COCO County)? read more

Cons: Parking is hard to come by, sometimes in the A.M. I have to go park in North Concord because there is absolutely no parking in the lot and there is no nearby residential area for parking either. It is hard to find somebody to help you if the 1 employee in the kiosk is not there. The bathrooms are disgusting. Since this BART station is open, during the winter time you WILL get a huge gust of wind all morning so be sure to cover up on cold days. Pros: The platform is well maintained; it is very clean and sanitary. Since this is the last stop for BART you always have seating if this is where you start :) read more

Just witnessed this station agent speak to a grown man in such a disrespectful, rude, and inhumane tone. I guess she feels protected and "above others". I also guess he would have been wrong if he'd have spoken to her the exact same way and called her a few choice words. People be askin for it these days. I'm so glad he just looked at her thought for a sec and just walked away. I'm sure karma has never crossed her mind. Clearly she's an unhappy person. One day someone ain't gonna let that shit slide tho. Ijs read more

It's just a hub too get to all my destinations. Most of the time it's to work, but other times its to fun events and hangouts that I frequent. As with most Bay Area Rapid Transit terminals. You deal with your occasional hoodlum and hobo. But if you're in the greater east bay, fastest way to get around. read more

BART - Pittsburg/Bay Point Station - Our beloved subway! - Metro Stations Near Me - Pittsburg, California

This is my BART station of choice, whenever I wish to travel from the Sacramento area to San Francisco. Being the start and end point, it is usually not crowded by the time I am either entering or leaving a BART train. Took my little sister and Goddaughter here, and for their first time, they enjoyed the actual "train" experience. So why the four stars? They both were collecting everything as souvenirs for this bay area trip, and were quite upset that the BART station "swallowed" their tickets. For some background, this was between 9:30 and 10:00 pm on a Friday night. Well, we explained the situation to the security guard (police officer???), and he went into an office and brought out some spare tickets for them to keep. Don't know if he is employed by BART, or if he is Pittsburg PD, or what, but he was a very nice man who made an awesome day trip to SF even better. read more

This is my first time traveling from bart to the city. . It was one hour drive from Sacramento. The drive was beautiful and i got to see some stuff i never seen or knew. As soon as i got to the Bart, it was time to find parking, so the closer section to the bart is for carpool only. The further out is for non carpool. As well when you find parking remember which number you parked at because you will need to pay for parking. . A tip is when you purchase your bart ticket to wherever you want to go, add 3 dollars for parking. Parking fee is required for certain time so just look at the signs and certain time it is free for parking. So after you purchase the bart ticket with 3 dollars added for parking fee, you enter the gate and then go to the machine that says parking and simply enter your bart ticket, then enter the parking space number you parked at, then your all done. . It was an hour ride to SF and dropped me at the west field mall which was where i bought to get off at. Definitely a great idea to travel for pride but any other days i think i will just take megabus or greyhound. . The pro about transportation with bart is you get to leave at whatever time you want without rushing, vs megabus or greyhound or amtrak where you have to leave at a certain time. The con is you can't drink or be buzz when you take bart back because you have to still drive. Overall my calculation is taking the bus is way cheaper than this transportation. As well i don't want to depend on bart too much because there is too much problems and always break down like i always see my everyday bart friends post on FB. Anyways it was a great experience and have fun if you do go. . PS- make sure you have nothing valuable in sight in the car because breaking in cars is high crime at bart stations. Always carry a mace and keep an eye out for the surrounding for caution purposes at night or day time. read more

If you live out that way, you really gots no choice. At least I've never seen folks shooting their drugs in plain site as in San Francisco.

This is the fast way to go San Francisco downtown in a morning time. But they doesn't have parking lots enough for all customer needs After 7am you should start looking for a parking space on streets close, isn't easy to find! The stations is dirty, and the employee looks unhappy to work here. The 3 star is just for the easy way to go San Francisco! read more

Stay away at night ! Last stop brings very sketchy people at night ! Go in groups ! It's inconvenient ! Flawed design and is an overall disappointment read more

If you're entering from Leland Rd., there's one way entrance and exits. There's a big parking lot. It is quiet but there are a lot of younger crowds that hang out here. It's one of the nicer Bart's I've been too but could definitely be cleaner. I've seen like puke in number of places all around from the time you get off Bart to the parking lot. read more

If you can get away with driving, do it ! Already sad enough that the trains are ALWAYS dirty, and the attendants aren't the friendliest. They ALWAYS have delays. Seems like the "equipment malfunctions" are increasing. Guess it's just one of those things everyone is going to have to endure until they "fix the problem". This review is based on MY 4 Day a week commute over the last year. read more

Hard to give this station a good review. I see broken glass all over the parking lot. The parking spaces are super small that is if you can get one. The lot is usually completely full by 6 a.m. So your s.o.l. Otherwise. Plus standing in the middle of the windy freeway is always fun. Hopefully the new Antioch station relieves some of the congestion. Otherwise, why not just drive to N. Concord/Martinez station. There parking lot is huge and the spaces are much wider. read more

Worse location in the Bay Area, Bart is always late.. nothing ever works the elevators the escalator ticket machines can't print out tickets. read more