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B.A.R.T: Buy BART tickets with cash!
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  • By Karnubawax on July 17, 2005
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  • B.A.R.T - San Francisco
    by Karnubawax
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    This is just a piddling little tip, but it could save you some headaches. BART tickets have magnetic strips on the back that the turnstyle reads when you go throught them. They are notoriously easy to de-magnetize; even keeping a ticket next to a cell phone can render your ticket invalid. You can exchange bad tickets at some downtown stations - UNLESS you pay with a credit card, in which case they can only be processed BY MAIL, which can take weeks. Buy your tickets in cash from machines, or, if you have travelers' checks, get them at the stores inside the major stations.

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    B.A.R.T: BART -- Rapid Transit
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  • Updated By SteveOSF on April 17, 2007
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  • Inside the 16th Street BART Station - San Francisco
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    BART or Bay Area Rapid Transit serves most of the San Francisco Bay Area. In the East Bay it branches off and extends to Richmond, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, and Fremont. It serves both the San Francisco and Oakland International Airports. Although for Oakland, a shuttle is provided to transport you between the airport and the trains. On the Peninsula, it terminates at Millbrae just beyond the airport. It does not serve Marin to the north. If you plan to head into the City from the East Bay during commute hours, BART is a good choice if your destination is near a station or served my a MUNI line. The alternative drive over the Bay Bridge is a snarl! Discounted or free transfers to local bus systems are available inside the stations. In San Francisco, a voucher for $0.25 off a MUNI fare is available at dispensing machines. The BART website offers schedules plus a trip planner. One word of caution, try to be extra aware of your surroundings outside the 16th and 24th Street Stations as these locations have higher amounts of street crimes than most parts of the City. This is especially true in the late evenings or into the night. Be aware that BART stops running around Midnight. So if you have taken a train into the City and closed down the bars, you might find yourself stranded after last call.

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    B.A.R.T: Berkeley
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  • Updated By Pounder73 on June 12, 2003
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    by Pounder73
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    Use BART from SF (Orange or Yellow lines) – don’t drive - Day trip Get off at Berkeley Station and walk up hill. You will eventually either run into the University or Telegraph Ave.

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    B.A.R.T: Bay Area Rapid Transit or BART...
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  • By Cabana_Boy on September 8, 2002
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  • B.A.R.T - San Francisco
    by Cabana_Boy
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    Bay Area Rapid Transit or BART is a subway connecting Daly City, San Francisco, Berkley, Richmond, Pleasanton and Oakland. So, it's great for getting around the cities surrounding San Francisco Bay, but it really isn't that great for merely getting around downtown San Francisco. BART basically has a few stops along Market Street before heading south or under the Bay toward Oakland. Unfortunately, BART does not even connect directly with San Francisco airport (future expansion plans include a BART station at SFO). Train fares depend on the distance that you travel.

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    B.A.R.T: If you live in Northern...
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  • By Corndoggy on August 26, 2002
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  • B.A.R.T - San Francisco
    by Corndoggy
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    If you live in Northern California use the BART. Parking and driving in San Francisco is tricky. take the BART.

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    B.A.R.T: Staying outside of San...
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  • By Jtaylor on August 24, 2002
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  • B.A.R.T - San Francisco
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    Staying outside of San Francisco the easiest way is to take BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). Buses, cable car or the way I prefer is walking.

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    B.A.R.T: San Francisco has her own...
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  • Updated By bobbytang on August 24, 2002
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  • San Francisco has her own international airport, the transportation from airport to downtown is very convenience, you ma y take a cab, shuttle to subway (undergrond train), minbus and most of the hotels offer free shuttle transportation. Take buses, cable car and the most effective is Bart (underground train).

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    B.A.R.T: BART Train
  • By rmiya84778 on August 25, 2002
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  • B.A.R.T - San Francisco
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    B.A.R.T: Fare increase
  • By brkilbourne on September 27, 2003
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  • Subway - San Francisco
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    by brkilbourne
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    The bart system is convenient. Bus drivers are abit surly.. Fare increase to $1.25 exact change. or buy a pass if your going to use the bart system

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    B.A.R.T: B.A.R.T.
  • Updated By Freebeacher on February 14, 2004
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  • B.A.R.T. Route Map - San Francisco
    B.A.R.T. Route Map
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    B.A.R.T. is a very useful way of getting around the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the city's "underground", or "metro". It is a little pricier than its equivalent in some cities, but it is quick and relatively clean. An extension was opened fairly recently which connects directly with San Francisco Airport (SFO), and costs $4.95 one way to the city center. The system also offers day pass options for visitors and longer options for residents.

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