Daly City BART: Your Questions Answered
Where is Daly City BART located?
Address: 500 John Daly Blvd, Daly City, CA 94014
Official Station Page: https://www.bart.gov/stations/daly
Daly City BART sits just south (~5 miles) of San Francisco near the I-280 interchange. It serves as a primary gateway between San Francisco and San Mateo County and functions as one of the busiest stations in the BART system.
What makes Daly City BART an important station?
Daly City is one of the highest-traffic stations in the system:
- A commuter hub for residents traveling into Downtown San Francisco
- A transfer point for multiple BART lines
- A terminal station for certain lines during non-peak hours
- A key park-and-ride location for Peninsula and northern San Mateo County residents
What BART lines serve Daly City?
Daly City is served by multiple lines for braod regional access. This combination allows direct access to San Francisco, the East Bay, SFO Airport, and Silicon Valley without transfers in many cases.
- Yellow Line — Antioch ↔ SFO/Millbrae
- Red Line — Richmond ↔ Millbrae/SFO
- Blue Line — Dublin/Pleasanton ↔ Daly City
- Green Line — Berryessa/North San José ↔ Daly City
How long does it take to reach Downtown San Francisco?
It’s one of the fastest transit connections into the Financial District from outside San Francisco city limits! From Daly City BART:
- Powell Street: ~10–12 minutes & Montgomery Street: ~12–15 minutes
- Embarcadero: ~15 minutes
Can you get to SFO from Daly City BART?
Yes. Direct trains on the Yellow and Red Lines connect to SFO Airport Station in approximately 10–15 minutes, making it a convenient option for frequent travelers.
What bus connections are available?
Daly City BART is also a major bus transit center, making it useful not only for rail commuters, but also for anyone relying on bus transit for first- and last-mile connections. It connects to:
- SamTrans regional bus routes
- Muni buses into San Francisco
- Additional local Peninsula routes
Does the station have parking?
Yes: this is one of its biggest advantages. The station includes:
- Over 2,000 parking spaces
- Daily paid parking
- Monthly reserved options
- Carpool-designated spaces
- Electric vehicle charging spaces
Is bike storage available?
Yes. Cyclists can combine biking with BART for longer regional commutes, and it offers:
- Bike racks
- Bike lockers
Who uses Daly City BART?
This BART station is key stop for a broad mix of riders.
- Many are daily commuters traveling 10–15 minutes into Downtown San Francisco’s Financial District, SoMa, or Union Square.
- Because the station includes over 2,000 parking spaces, it also functions as a major park-and-ride hub for residents of Pacifica, Colma, South San Francisco, and northern San Mateo County.
- Airport travelers use it for direct SFO access, while riders from the East Bay and South Bay use it as a terminal point on the Blue and Green Lines.
- Students and southern San Francisco residents also rely on the station for its strong bus connections and easier parking compared to inner-city stops.
Westlake: Convenience near Daly City BART
Convient, modern, and affordable apartments at Westlake are conveniently located near BART, with:
- 10–15 minute access to Downtown San Francisco
- Direct SFO Airport connection
- Multi-line regional access across the Bay Area
- Large parking capacity compared to most SF stations
- Access to SamTrans and Muni connections
Renters can enjoy strong regional connectivity without being located in the dense urban core of San Francisco. The essentials are walkable, outdoor recreation is minutes away, and San Francisco is close enough for work, nightlife, and weekend plans without dominating your everyday routine.
