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Living in Oakland

Jack London Square

Trains

Evening view from the East Bay looking across the San Francisco Bay toward downtown San Francisco, with the Bay Bridge illuminated at dusk and city lights stretching across the skyline.

Getting to San Francisco from Jack London Square

Compare time, cost, comfort, and convenience of BART, ferry, or Bay Bridge.

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Do You Need a Car to Live in Oakland?

Explore the most walkable neighborhoods, commuting options, and what life without a car really looks like.

train tracks with pedestrian walkway overhead and sign for jack London square

The Jack London Square Amtrack Station

From parking and directions to places to eat nearby, view FAQs about Oakland's Amtrack Staton on Jack London Square.

Getting to Lake Merritt BART from Fourth St East

The Lake Merritt BART station is just four blocks from your apartment at Fourth St. East.