Parking Near West Oakland Station, CA
Where Can I Park at West Oakland Station?
BART parking at West Oakland station costs $18 per day, including a 20% tax, and provides a direct transfer to BART. Drivers seeking alternatives can use a secure monthly lot 0.5 mi away for $120 a month, or Oakland City Center Garage parking 1.2 mi away, with options at $18 a day or $3 an hour.
- Address
- West Oakland station
- Closest listed space
- Secure Monthly Parking Lot in Oakland, CA, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- 16th Street Station, 0.7 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Oakland
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
West Oakland Station BART Parking
The station’s parking is operated by Bay Area Rapid Transit, with daily parking available for $18 per day, including a 20% tax (bart.gov). The station lot is a practical choice for drivers who want to transfer directly to BART, although weekday demand is significant.
BART is removing 240 of the station’s 440 parking spaces as part of a housing development, making the remaining supply especially relevant for commuters arriving during busy periods (masstransitmag.com). The published station information identifies daily parking, while BART’s systemwide pricing lists single-day and monthly reserved options for this location.
Parksy Parking Near the West Oakland Station
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure monthly parking lot 0.5 mi from the station at $120 a month. A monthly space suits a regular commuter who wants a fixed alternative to daily BART parking and does not need to park directly beside the platform.
At 1.2 mi, Parksy lists a secure covered space in the Oakland City Center Garage for $18 a day, a second convenient space in the same garage for $18 a day, and a covered garage space for $3 an hour. The daily options suit occasional rail users, while the hourly space is useful for shorter visits or flexible schedules.
Commuter Choices for Parking at West Oakland Station
Regular commuters can use BART’s reserved parking structure: single-day and multi-day reserved parking is $3 a day, while monthly reserved parking is $63 a month (bart.gov). The monthly option is aimed at drivers who need a predictable station parking arrangement rather than relying on daily availability.
Daily parking costs $18 on weekdays (sfgate.com), so a reserved BART option or a Parksy monthly space can be more suitable for a five-day commuting routine.
Street Parking Rules Around the Station
Daily station parking is subject to BART’s paid parking system, with the station rate listed as $18 and a 20% tax included in station parking prices (bart.gov). Drivers using the station lot should distinguish BART parking from nearby street spaces, since a curbside space is not automatically covered by the station’s payment system.
The station lot’s capacity is being cut by 240 spaces to make way for housing, including housing described as affordable (ktvu.com).
Walking and Transit Connections From the Station
16th Street Station is the nearest listed station, 0.7 mi away and a 16-minute walk.
The station is 1.3 mi from Oakland center, placing it close to central Oakland destinations without requiring drivers to take a car into the center itself. BART’s station parking provides a direct rail transfer, while Parksy’s Oakland City Center Garage spaces are 1.2 mi away and the monthly lot is 0.5 mi away, offering alternatives at different distances and payment periods.
Sources
- California Department of Transportation
- USA.gov motor vehicle services
- Federal Highway Administration
- West Oakland
- Parking Prices & Maps
- CA: BART's West Oakland Station parking lot gets cut in half
- BART's West Oakland Station parking lot gets cut in half
- Major housing development begins at West Oakland BART ...
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park at West Oakland Station?
BART parking at West Oakland station costs $18 per day, including a 20% tax, and provides a direct transfer to BART. Drivers seeking alternatives can use a secure monthly lot 0.5 mi away for $120 a month, or Oakland City Center Garage parking 1.2 mi away, with options at $18 a day or $3 an hour.
How Much Is BART Parking at West Oakland Station?
Daily BART parking at the station is $18 per day, including a 20% tax. Weekday demand is significant, and 240 of the station’s 440 spaces are being removed for a housing development. The remaining station parking may therefore be especially relevant for commuters arriving during busy periods.
What Monthly Parking Options Are Available Near the Station?
A secure monthly parking lot 0.5 mi from the station costs $120 a month. BART also offers monthly reserved parking for $63 a month. Both options provide a predictable arrangement for regular commuters, rather than relying on daily parking availability.
Is Reserved BART Parking Cheaper for Commuters?
BART’s reserved parking structure lists single-day and multi-day reserved parking at $3 a day, with monthly reserved parking at $63 a month. Since daily parking costs $18 on weekdays, a reserved BART option or a Parksy monthly space can be more suitable for a five-day commuting routine.
What Parksy Parking Is Available for Occasional Visits?
At 1.2 mi, Parksy lists two covered Oakland City Center Garage spaces at $18 a day and a covered garage space at $3 an hour. The daily spaces suit occasional rail users, while the hourly space is useful for shorter visits or flexible schedules.
How Far Are Nearby Stations and Parking Alternatives?
16th Street Station is 0.7 mi away and a 16-minute walk. Parksy’s monthly lot is 0.5 mi away, while its Oakland City Center Garage spaces are 1.2 mi away. The station is 1.3 mi from Oakland center, placing it close to central Oakland destinations.
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