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The Fast Easy Way to OAK is Now Open

Oakland, California – November 22, 2014 –The start of the busy holiday travel season at Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicks off with the much anticipated arrival of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service between the Coliseum BART station and the OAK BART station on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

While the public had an opportunity to learn about the new rail system and experience the ride on BART to OAK at a celebration November 21, travelers will experience the new scheduled service starting at 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

“We couldn’t be more pleased that the completion of this project comes in time for the busy holiday travel season at OAK. Whether traveling within the USA or to one of the growing number of international destinations served from OAK, travelers in BART’s rail network will enjoy a faster, easier and more efficient ride,” said Deborah Ale Flint, Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland. “At long last Bay Area residents can experience the ease, convenience and certainty of using BART with the same values they appreciate when making OAK their airport of choice,” Ale Flint added.

This is a significant moment in the 87-year history of the airport, the Port of Oakland, BART and for everyone that travels to and from Oakland International Airport to work or to fly. OAK is the second California airport to have a direct rail connection to its metropolitan rail transit system. The opening of the new rail link adds ease of use and certainty for travelers arriving and departing from OAK, pairing well with the convenience and reliability that travelers have come to expect when they use OAK.

Sample one-way fares between four popular BART Stations and OAK are as follows:

Oakland Airport Station Regular Adult Youth, Senior
Powell Street SF $10.05 $3.75
Downtown Berkeley $8.50 $3.15
Oakland $8.15 $3.05
Fremont $9.85 $3.65

Complete fare listings are now shown on BART’s website at: http://www.bart.gov/tickets/calculator

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About Oakland Airport (OAK)

Oakland Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all of the region’s business, entertainment and tourism venues. The vision of OAK is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.

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