Doesn't seem to be happening anymore. Cafe Jolie has totally occupied the section of street. The…read morecarpool signs are still up, but at 8am on a Tuesday there was no line up of either cars or riders anywhere nearby. Plenty of commuters waiting for the nearby transbay bus, though. Sad.

I recently did a posting for the AC Transit O Bus Line..... and on the days that I don't take the O…read moreBus from Alameda, I do the Casual Carpool from Santa Clara Avenue at Webster Street. I think that this is great! It takes me about 20min to get from Alameda to downtown SF, as we breeze along the Carpool Lanes, through the Toll Booth Plaza, and straight into downtown SF. Sometimes there are great rides with people all talking and getting along, and there are times where it's quiet as can be... or sometimes everyone is listening to NPR. Sometimes passengers just sleep, or listen to their iPods/MP3 players. But we are all there for a common reason.... do be environmentally conscious by carpooling and saving petrol/fuel, as well as saving time, and of course, saving money! It's like 99% free for the 2 or 3 passengers! Out of all the times I've done the Casual CarPool, only once (1 time), have I ever had to "donate" the US$1.00 to the driver...... only because the lady in the back seat offered her money, so I felt bad and I followed suit. However, for the most part, most people don't offer or pay because without us passengers, the Driver of the car would have to pay the US$6.00 to cross the SF Bay Bridge, but more importantly, would have to SIT IN TRAFFIC as the driver could not legally go into the CarPool lane, without risking getting a US$386 fine for wrongfully using the CarPool lane! For the most part, it's been pleasant, fast, environmentally friendly, cost saving, and convenient. I recommend this to anyone needing to go to SF in the mornings and flexible on the mode of transportation on the return. For me, if I do the Casual CarPool in the morning, I take Public Transportation home (either the AC Transit O Line, OX, W, or BART then AC Transit, or another line to Oakland then connect to the 51, 51A, or 51B). It's REALLY CONVENIENT LIVING ON THE ISLAND ALAMEDA (94501), the BEST PLACE ON EARTH! And recently voted the #7 COOLEST SUBURB IN AMERICA!

BART is the Bay Area Rapid Transit, the train system serving the San Francisco Bay Area with 50…read morestations along six routes with 131 miles of track. I found the BART (as a first-time rider) easy to navigate with clear signage. If you're taking it from SFO, it couldn't be easier to get into the city. Compared to cities where the subway lines go underground, the above-ground BART cars can be a bit tricky to figure out at first, but once you know where the stop is, just locate which side of the road has the car going in your desired direction. They may not be directly across the street from each other, so some walking may be involved. I found the BART to be clean, efficient, and an affordable way to get around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stupid BART. Even on SF marathon day, when there are 10k runners that start at 7 am, they start…read moreservice at 8 am from Millbrae or 7:45 am from Daly City. Really! Are the BART managers including ceo Robert Pwers asleep?

This was my first using the Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco. For only $4.50 and 30 minute ride,…read moreI went from the East Bay to the SF Embarcadero. OMG how easy it was to navigate the ferry. Tip: Download the SF Ferry App to save time & get schedules. Upper & Lower deck seating. Indoor or deck seating. Plenty of tables, bankette seating. Place for strollers, bicycles. Snack bar that serves alcohol like wine, beer & mimosas to small snacks. The view to San Francisco is beautiful arriving & departing Gate G. The closest street is Mission. When you arrive it's easy to get on the Muni system, a trolley, a tour bus, or an Uber/Lyft. If you're going to SF Giants game or the Chase Center, there's a special events Ferry for that. Don't worry if your event ends late, the special events ferry will take you back to Alameda &!Oakkand. Study the schedules to plant plenty enough time to travel. For example. I arrived at Gate G and I was going to The Presidio District. There's a free Go shuttle, but it takes about 40 minutes to get there with all the stops. If you're running short on time, grab a taxi or an Uber to drop you off quicker. Since then, I have taken the Ferry four more times. Why did I wait so long. Next is the BART system. See you some more on Yelp 2026

Dumb. Today the ferry was full- many had been waiting in line for half an hour. Would've been nice…read moreif someone counted out the passengers so we didn't have to wait around only to be told we wouldn't get on. Plus, the damn inconvenience- the Clipper Card website and app are super annoying. The website makes you upload your credit card, only to redirect you to the Apple Store to download the app in your phone which then requires you to reenter your same credit card because the 2 don't work together. The fee is $5.10 in each direction but the card only uploads in whole dollars and tries to get you to upload $10, $20 or $50 at a time. Don't fall for it- just type in the amount $11. Still, what a way to skim money off people, ugh. There is no explanation on how to do any of this at the actual landing so unless you came with someone who told you how to get a clipper card, it'll take you quite a while to jump through the hoops to get one. Also, they require each passenger to have their own clipper card, so even if your family is willing to pay for your fare, they can't. You still have to upload your own clipper card. And after all the time it takes to do this, you will probably just miss the ferry anyway, just like us.

In theory this Free Shuttle that is run by AC transit is a great idea. It could really be a great…read moreservice for those who live in Oakland to be able to get to the downtown Bart stations, Jack London, and to Grand Ave. But unfortunately it's irregular especially in the afternoons. Half the drivers are related to Oscar the Grouch and the Grinch who stole Christmas. And in actuality the shuttle isn't free because Oakland residents have a special assessment on their property tax, requiring us to pay for this unreliable service. As a tax paying Oakland resident, I'd rather stop paying taxes on this service and get rid of it.

This is a free service that runs the length of Broadway, more or less from the amtrak station in…read morejack london square to lake merrit-ish (25th). If you are taking taking the ferry/bart from the city, spending a day near Lake Merritt, Old Oakland, City Center, Chinatown or Jack London Square, this free service allows you to roam up and down downtown length of Broadway fairly easily. There are a dozen or so stops-pretty much located by anything you'd want to go to. There are some flaws. The scheduled time of one bus every 15 minutes doesn't always happen. Most times you are looking at a 20-30 minute wait. It can be super packed, especially the stretch that runs by Chinatown, so it's highly likely you'll be standing or at least sharing a not very comfortable seat most of the way. Some of the drivers are super professional others not so much. Mostly however it's pretty awesome. For one it's free and allows you to easily roam all over downtown Oakland. This makes it easy to bounce down to Chinatown or swans market form the office buildings near lake merrit for lunch or dinner, or a spot of shopping. Handy for getting to jack london square or the amtrak station as well. Perfect for happy hour bar hops. Did I mention the free part? 'Cause that's the best thing evah.

It's a generally clean station with working ticket machines…read more I didn't have to interact with the staff because I really didn't need their help with anything. Even when I come back to this station late at night from San Francisco, the outside is well-lit and there's plenty of lime or bird scooters around for me to take back to wherever I need to go.

Calling all commuters! Calling all Warm Spring riders!…read more I would have to say, compared to most other stations, Lake Merritt is much cleaner and safer. I've gotten off at this station a handful of times when I had to attend jury duty at the Alameda County Superior Court offices. So yup, you read that right... if you got summoned for jury duty for this location AND you live in the San Leandro, Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Plesanton, Hayward, Union City and or Fremont Area....ride Bart to this station and walk to the superior courts. Also, on the weekends when they don't have connecting flights that go straight to SF so I've used this station as a transfer point. This station is well lit at night too.

"Oakland city represent, address me as your majesty" - Kreayshawn. Beep beep beep beep. I have a…read morelove hate relationship with what I call the Fremont bus in Chinese. AC transit has been part of my life ever since like 2000 or something. I have only ridden it for 7 years and use it mostly in Fremont, Hayward and Union City. Yes I use it Union City. Crazy of me eh. One thing I find cool is that when I am in Fremont near Lake Liz, I have no issues waiting for any bus nearby. The minimum wait I have is like 10 minutes. If you are well aware of the bus schedules and time your bus stop arrival correctly then you should experience no drama. One thing I dislike is that most buses are in Oakland. If you are waiting for the bus being that it's in Oakland please be aware of your surroundings because some bus stops are in unsafe neighborhoods. If you live in San Leandro please avoid because dangerous people from OAK will target you. Another hit is I love the Giant bus that you see on transbay lines. It's so cool. Only at AC Transit. I pretty much grew up with this transit agency. It was even there in my tough time when I nearly passed out after my ex-girlfriend dumped me. I forgot who the bus driver was but he or she was really calm in making sure my airlift picks me up on time. In Fremont and Milpitas this bus is here to help me stay fit and get my school work done. Warning: Some bus drivers can be very crabby so please do not cause any distractions. Be polite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbW2UK0b7fQ

Just a teacher trying to get home after work on the 72 line. Unfortunately the driver working at…read more4:16 pm refused to let me on the san pablo and clinton line. A ten min ride ended up being a 1.5 hour wait due to 2 cancelled busses after.

"Alameda Yellow Cab" is a professional and courteous taxi service…read more I called the phone # listed on Yelp, and a real person answered the phone. She took down my info, gave me a fare, and an ETA for the driver. She gave me an ETA of 20-30 mins, which wasn't accurate because the driver still had a fare onboard. It turned out to be more like 45-60 mins before the driver arrived. So allow extra time for the driver to pick you up. The driver did call me when he was enroute. He arrived in a super clean Prius, and apologized for being late. He used a direct route to where I was going, and there wasn't much delays. I would use this cab service again.

These folks are the absolute best and all around so nice!…read more When I call to schedule a ride, Paula already recognizes my number and cheerfully greets me, "Hi! I can hear her smile! If I miss her, immediately she calls back! She is professional, yet goes above and beyond, caring for me like we are family! And Nabi who drives is just about the nicest person, like my Dad, assuring me we will arrive on time if not earlier. Such a pleasant ride even in traffic because I know we are well cared for. Consider this wonderful business with fantastic people. Alameda is blessed to have them!

It's close to work & convenient. It's usually pretty busy…read moreduring the week, but for the most part those traveling are usually respectful with some that don't believe in lines while waiting of course. It's clean, safe and easy to navigate from one level to the next. It still eludes me why there are so many more SF trains (Usually half empty during the weekday) than there are trains going elsewhere (Usually packed). So the negative 2 stars are because the non SF trains are fewer, not as nice/clean and way more packed...DO better Bart!

On May 25, 2026, I was at the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART Station from approximately 8:00…read morea.m. to 9:00 a.m. waiting for the Red Line train to San Francisco. During that time, the train never arrived, and the delays and lack of communication caused me significant stress and emotional distress. I am already dealing with injuries and ongoing medical issues from a serious April 2026 accident, including MRI appointments and ongoing treatment. Because of the situation at BART that morning, I became overwhelmed and extremely upset and ultimately left instead of continuing to San Francisco for my appointment. As a result of this experience, I no longer feel comfortable or safe traveling into San Francisco for MRI appointments or medical care through BART. While at the station, I also attempted to get assistance regarding my missing phone and Cash App card. One officer identified herself with badge number 187, but I felt my concerns were not taken seriously. Another officer allegedly refused to identify himself, and I was told there was no watch commander available. I left feeling ignored, unsupported, and frustrated during a time when I was already under significant physical and emotional strain. I believe the public deserves professionalism, accountability, and compassion from public transit employees and officers, especially toward injured or vulnerable riders seeking help. I am documenting everything that occurred and pursuing formal complaints and legal channels to ensure this situation is properly reviewed. This statement is not about threats or violence. It is about accountability, transparency, and making sure no one else experiences this type of treatment while trying to access transportation or medical care.

Purchased a round trip Sacramento ticket for $49. A bit confused as to board my train. I had to…read morecross through the San Joaquin train to board the Capitol train. Huh? Once on board, a smooth ride!

This is my 2nd time taking the Capitol Corridor train to Sacramento, and I really enjoy it. I…read morebought my ticket online, but you can also purchase at the station. The trains are spotless, comfortable seating, tables, restrooms, and a cafe car. I left from Oakland and it only cost $29.

1 of 2 reviews, as this ferry has two Yelp Listings…read more My favorite of the 3 ferries. Quality/Quantity - Local business ferry, one of 3 in Alameda! Only available on weekdays. Well sometimes they offer special ferries for the Giants or Warriors games in SF. Atmosphere - Beautiful. I hike/bike here at times as well. Plenty of parking, 250 spaces, no overnight parking allowed. 20 bike racks available, the ferry is bike friendly as well. 24 bike lockers available. AC Transit = 21 line. Public restrooms, don't expect much. Service - 5 stars. My favorite form of travel, especially with the continued discounted price. It has gone back up slightly, but still very affordable. Thank you. Approximately 20 minutes to get to SF. Also, since I have lived in Alameda, the ferry service has always been on time. This ferry, similar to Sea Plane, operates only Monday to Friday. So if you go on a weekend, you need to take the main ferry. Price - $4.70 one way with a clipper card. Still almost 50% off versus pre-pandemic prices, thank you. Also just discovered the main ferry only cost $1 to go to Jack London Square; so why am I still driving to the Rosenblum winery??? Wait, I also just discovered a free water taxi and I can't wait to try that! Main Island ferry special event tickets - $10.75 to Chase Center. Owner Comment - Thanks for having a ferry on the south side of the island! So much better than having to drive to SF.

This is one of the best trips you can take in the Bay Area. Wonderful scenery. Round-trip turn key…read moreservice. If you need a couple of relaxing hours of ocean front views - on the way/back to/from SF and the pier; you won't be let down. Wear warm clothes and sit on deck.