Holiday schedule: BART will run Sunday service (8am-midnight) on Christmas and New Years; extended late-night service on NYE

Pay with Tap and Ride

BART riders now have the option to pay for BART at the fare gates using contactless credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Tap and Ride is an immense timesaver for riders because zero registration or setup process is required, and riders will no longer need to add fare to their Clipper cards. All Bay Area transit agencies now offer Tap and Ride as of December 10, 2025.

If you want to continue using a Clipper card, take it out of your wallet or purse when you pay. To continue using Clipper on your Apple Wallet, make sure Express Mode is turned on for Clipper card. Android devices will automatically present the digital Clipper card if the user has one in Google Wallet.

Find Tap and Ride FAQs at bart.gov/tapandride.

Parking at BART on holidays

Parking is always free after 3pm and on weekends. Parking will also be free on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This applies to all BART stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, which are operated by VTA.

All other parking rules will be enforced.

Parking at BART for Holiday Travel

Airport parking can be a hassle and is always expensive, except at BART stations. We offer inexpensive multi-day parking (see options below) at most stations with easy online reservations. Purchase parking on the Official BART App or pay by website.

Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking is for consecutive overnight stays of up to 20 weekdays at a time. You will need to provide the license plate of the car you plan to drive and a phone number. Please purchase in advance to ensure availability. Reference our guide for paying for Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking here.

Monthly Reserved parking is for stays of up to 24 hours at a time, charged on a recurring monthly basis, and provides a guaranteed space until 10am. This is not to be used while travelling for several days in a row.

During the holidays we experience a higher demand in Reserved Parking at stations near the airport. To accommodate, Reserved Parking is allowed in any Reserved or Daily Fee spot at Millbrae Station and San Bruno Station. Reserved parking signs are blue + white or yellow. Daily Fee parking is only allowed in the Daily Fee area.

Find an overview of parking at BART at bart.gov/parking.

Taking BART to SFO or OAK

Traveling by plane for the holiday? It's easy to ride BART to the airport. You can take the train directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Plan your trip and find fares by using BART's online Trip Plannerand read our comprehensive guide on riding BART to the airport.

Another option for travel to SFO via BART is to purchase Multi-Day Reserved parking on the Official BART App orwebsite and drive to Millbrae Station or San Bruno Station, then take a quick ride to SFO Airport.