Is it safe to ride the BART?

Commitment to Safety & Security Ensuring BART Police are riding trains more, increasing their visibility, and keeping riders safe by doubling officer presence systemwide. Rider surveys show police presence increased 90% from quarter to quarter. Average response time is down to 4 minutes.



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However, like any public transportation system, it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings, travel in well-lit areas, and be cautious when traveling alone at night. Is BART safe to ride alone? Yes, BART is generally safe to ride alone.

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The safest BART stations were Pittsburg and West Dublin, which had no reported thefts in 2019, Millbrae, with one, and North Concord and South San Francisco, which each had two. BART police made arrests in 67 of the robbery and theft cases involving electronics last year.

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area Rapid Transit system we call BART has been criticized by passengers recently for everything from the upkeep of its stations, to rising crime. BART estimates riders take 432,000 trips on weekdays and 126 million trips annually.

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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!

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As noted above, there will be some commuters about at that early hour. BART is safe any time of day.

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Civic Center, Coliseum, Bay Fair and Pittsburg/Bay Point followed Powell as the stations with the most calls for police help.

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Yes, but be watchful and mindful of your luggage. If someone seems sketchy or looks mentally unstable, then get up and move to another car.

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It's totally safe. If you want to minimize time spent outside the turnstyles (where problems are more likely to lurk), purchase a BART ticket with sufficient funds to travel to the airport earlier in the day.

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Is the BART train in San Francisco safe to ride these days? Extremely. With the exception of the occasional creep when riding late at night, there is safety in numbers and of course you have to keep your purse closed and hold onto your wallet and your phone.

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The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail system provides direct service from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco, the East Bay and Peninsula cities. Avoid traffic, parking hassles and the high cost of taxis, rental cars and shuttles by taking BART from the airport to your destination.

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Mask requirement ended 10/2/22; Masks now strongly recommended. As of October 2, 2022, masks are strongly recommended. Wearing a well fitted masks over your mouth and nose is encouraged. Masks are no longer mandatory.

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The Marina District and Fisherman's Wharf seem to be the best choices for a tourist to feel safe in San Francisco. These places are located near the main tourist attractions, so you will find a lot to do nearby. It will also be easy to walk around.

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Children 4 and under ride free but everyone else must have a Clipper card (a plastic card or in your digital wallet) or a BART paper ticket (no longer sold at stations except SFO) with funds loaded.

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In celebration of BART's upcoming 50th anniversary on September 11, BART is offering a 50% discount for the entire month of September 2022. The reduced fare will be automatically deducted when using Clipper at the fare gates.

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

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