MacArthur Station is a BART stop at 555 40th Street in Oakland, near the commercial heart of Temescal. It serves as a major transfer point, so checking your route, service hours and payment method before you enter can help you plan a smoother trip.
- Location: 555 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609.
- Service: Three BART routes serve the station.
- Typical hours: Service runs until midnight, with different starting times by day.
- Fares: Based on distance traveled; pay with Clipper or Tap and Ride.
Finding MacArthur Station
MacArthur Station stands at 555 40th Street, close to the commercial heart of Temescal, one of north Oakland’s oldest neighborhoods. The station opened on September 11, 1972, and BART identifies it as a major transfer point.
For a wider look at getting around the city, the Oakland transit and walking guide covers local transportation beyond BART. You can use MacArthur as your starting point, then check your onward route before setting out.
How do you check BART routes and service?
Check BART’s Trip Planner for trip planning and planned delays, or use its schedules page for PDF timetables. The station is served by the Antioch–SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond–Berryessa/North San Jose, and Richmond–Millbrae/SFIA routes.
BART service hours are 5:00 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, 6:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. Five-line service runs every day until 9:00 p.m., then three-line service runs from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Check the official site before you go, since service details can change.
Fares, payment and station access
BART fares depend on how far you travel, and weekly and monthly passes are not available. Riders can pay with Clipper or Tap and Ride; everyone over age 4 needs one of those payment methods, while children age 4 and under ride free.
For entry, a regular Clipper card needs at least $2.55 in cash value; the minimums are $1.20 for Youth Clipper and 90 cents for Senior or RTC Clipper. Use the same card or device to enter and exit, and tap out within six hours to avoid an automatic fare charge.
Elevators inside the paid area connect to the platforms. The Platform 1/3 elevator serves trains toward Richmond or Antioch; the Platform 2/4 elevator serves trains toward Daly City, Millbrae, SFO or Berryessa/North San Jose. BART provides elevator-outage options and says station agents can arrange an accessible-van ride to another station if needed.
MacArthur also has bike racks and a Bike Station for secure parking. The Bike Station is available around the clock, has capacity for more than 200 bikes, and requires a BikeLink card. There are 40 on-demand BikeLink lockers at the station, too.
Using MacArthur for Oakland visits
MacArthur connects with AC Transit, Emery Go-Round and the Kaiser Shuttle, giving you alternatives for reaching places beyond the BART network. A BayWheels station is on the BART Way sidewalk by the shuttle stops.
Restrooms are available at the station, though they may close for cleaning or maintenance. An Oakland one-day itinerary can help you consider how to fit transit into your plans.
If you plan to drive, BART-operated parking includes daily-fee, carpool, single- or multi-day reserved, and monthly reserved options. Rates are $4.70 per day for daily-fee and carpool parking, $7.20 per day for single- or multi-day reserved parking, and $126 for monthly reserved parking; those prices include a 20% tax paid to the City of Oakland.
The lot is estimated to be at capacity by 10:30 a.m. Pay through the official BART app before boarding and no more than 10 minutes after parking.
MacArthur is about an eight-minute walk from a two-star hotel in Oakland.
FAQs
Which BART routes serve MacArthur Station?
The station serves the Antioch–SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond–Berryessa/North San Jose, and Richmond–Millbrae/SFIA routes.
Can children ride BART for free?
Children age 4 and under ride free. Riders over age 4 must use Clipper or Tap and Ride.
Does MacArthur Station have bike parking?
Yes. It has bike racks, a secure Bike Station with capacity for more than 200 bikes, and on-demand BikeLink lockers.