Living in Temescal, Oakland: Your Guide to BART, Buses, and Bikes

When it comes to getting around Temescal, owning a car is optional. Living in the Temescal neighborhood in Oakland means BART lines, local bus routes, and bike-friendly streets are all close enough to home. And at 4801 Shattuck, that convenience starts right outside the front door.

This guide gives you a glimpse into the transit system, from the nearest BART lines to the bus routes and bike paths that make it easy to get around Oakland, Berkeley, and the wider Bay Area at all times.

MacArthur BART Station and Regional Rail

For trips into Downtown San Francisco or across the East Bay, MacArthur BART Station is the closest stop to 4801 Shattuck. It serves the Orange, Red, and Yellow lines with connections to Oakland International Airport, SFO, Downtown San Francisco, Richmond, and Antioch. Trains run from about 5 a.m. to just after 1 a.m., so early flights and late nights out are both covered.

Heading toward Emeryville? The free Emery Go-Round shuttle loops out from MacArthur station as well, making it simple to reach the Public Market or Bay Street shops without getting behind the wheel.

AC Transit Buses on Shattuck and Telegraph

Several key AC Transit routes pass right through the neighborhood, giving you even more options to plan your commute:

  • Route 6: Follows Telegraph Avenue between Downtown Oakland and Downtown Berkeley, running directly past the UC Berkeley campus.

  • Route 12: Runs along Martin Luther King Jr. Way through Temescal over to Grand Avenue and Lake Merritt.

  • Route 18: Connects Shattuck Avenue down toward Park Boulevard.

  • Route 57: Links the neighborhood directly along 40th Street to MacArthur BART, giving you a fast bus connection straight to the platform.

A Bike Score of 93 Around Temescal

Temescal's flat, grid-style streets make two-wheeled transit a breeze. The neighborhood has a Bike Score of 93, and if you don't own one, nearby Bay Wheels bikeshare docks make it easy to grab one for a coffee run or a quick trip to the station. For daily cyclists, on-site bike racks at 4801 Shattuck mean your bike is always secure and ready for tomorrow's ride. 

Bringing Your Bike on Transit

Pairing your bike with public transit around the East Bay just works. BART allows bikes on all train cars except the first, and on most station escalators too. Prefer to lock up and go? MacArthur BART has secure BikeLink lockers for just a few cents an hour. One Clipper Card covers fares across BART, AC Transit, and Bay Wheels alike, so there's no need to juggle separate passes for each leg of the trip.

Come Home to 4801 Shattuck in Temescal

Between BART, local bus routes, and bike-friendly streets right outside your front door, living in Temescal keeps your options open. At 4801 Shattuck, that same convenience continues inside, with on-site bike racks and package lockers built into everyday life. Ready to see how easy it is to move around the neighborhood? Contact our team today to schedule your tour.