Can you use Muni for BART?


Can you use Muni for BART? Muni Passports are good on Muni only. They are not valid on BART, other transit systems, tour buses, or for transportation to or from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).


Are Muni and BART different?

Whereas BART is used to travel across the Bay Area, Muni is used to travel within San Francisco's city limits. The service includes bus lines, trolleybuses, light rail lines and cable cars. That's right, those iconic San Francisco cable cars are part of Muni!


Does BART run 24 hours a day?

Hours of operation are generally from 4 am to midnight on weekdays, 6 am to midnight on Saturdays and 8 am to midnight on Sundays and major holidays. Individual station closing times are coordinated with the schedule for the last train beginning at around midnight.


Can two people use the same BART card?

Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.


Why isn t BART 24 hours?

Q: Why doesn't BART run 24/7 or at least later on Friday and Saturday nights? A: The short window of time when BART isn't in operation is used for essential nightly track maintenance to help keep BART safe and reliable.


How do you take BART for the first time?

You'll need to purchase a ticket at the station before riding BART. Your ticket can cover a single ride or multiple rides. Each person must have his or her own ticket, except children age 4 and under, who ride free and do not need a ticket. Be sure to keep your ticket.


How do I get 50% off my BART?

Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off BART with a youth Clipper card. Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off BART with a Senior Clipper card. Qualifying low-income adult riders get 20% off BART with Clipper START. Riders with qualifying disabilities get 62.5% off BART with the RTC Clipper card.


Is it illegal to not pay for BART?

The BART Board of Directors passed the proof of payment requirement on October 26, 2017, to deter fare evasion. The new ordinance took effect January 1, 2018. Any person inside the paid area of BART must be prepared to show a magnetic stripe ticket or Clipper card with valid fare.


Is BART cash only?

All BART Stations have Clipper vending machines which accept cash, credit cards and debit cards as payment. You can add cash value to Clipper cards at all BART ticket machines. Clipper cards can be ordered online at www.clippercard.com. Many retail outlets throughout the region also sell Clipper cards.


Is BART cheaper with Clipper card?

In addition to the 50-cent per trip savings on BART, adult Muni customers who use Clipper save 50-cents on single-ride fares.


How much is the BART from San Francisco airport to downtown?

BART makes it extremely easy to get a ticket from the San Francisco airport to downtown San Francisco. All you need to do is use one of the ticket vending machines to buy a one-way ticket for each passenger, which costs about $10.15 per person for a one-way ticket and $20.30 for a round trip.


Is it free to transfer from BART to Muni?

Transferring from the Daly City BART station to Muni The first trip must be taken within 23 hours after exiting BART and the second within 24 hours after exiting BART for the free fares to apply. The free fares are stored automatically when you tag your Clipper card upon exit at the Daly City station.