BART Fares & Parking Are Going Up January 1, 2026
Average fares rise 6.2% and parking rates adjust at high- and low-demand stations
By Becca Bandit - posted 12/12/2025
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Starting January 1, 2026, BART fares and parking rates are changing. The average fare rises 6.2%, so a typical trip goes from $4.88 → $5.18. Short rides like Downtown Berkeley → 19th St./Oakland increase by $0.15, while longer trips like Antioch → Montgomery go up $0.55.
Parking prices are adjusting too.
- Daily Fee Parking: Rates will increase by 40 cents at most stations for inflation. At high-demand stations (Glen Park, MacArthur, Rockridge, and Walnut Creek), rates will increase by 30% per policy.
- Reserved Parking (Monthly and Single/Multi-day): Prices will increase at three high-demand stations (Millbrae, San Bruno, and Walnut Creek). Prices will decrease at nine lower-demand stations (Colma, Concord, El Cerrito del Norte, Dublin/Pleasanton, Fremont, Pittsburg/Bay Point, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre, South San Francisco, and West Dublin/Pleasanton). Seven stations (Bay Fair, Coliseum, Hayward, North Concord/Martinez, Richmond, South Hayward, and Warm Springs/South Fremont) will have small increases due to inflation.
Discounts still apply for youth, seniors, low-income riders ( Clipper Start), and more. Pay for parking on the official BART app, online or at machines inside stations with debit, credit or cash..
Plan ahead, budget a little extra, and ride safe in 2026.
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