If you commute from Berkeley to Oakland for work, you have one of the easiest rides in the Bay Area. Downtown Berkeley BART sits on two lines that run straight to 19th St/Oakland, and STAK Space is a short walk from that platform in Uptown. That makes our coworking floors, private offices and meeting rooms a practical home base for Berkeley residents who want a real workplace without a bridge crossing or a long drive. Below, we walk through how the trip works, what is waiting for you when you arrive, and how to try the space before you commit to anything.
Why the Commute From Berkeley to Oakland Is So Simple
The commute from Berkeley to Oakland works because BART does most of the planning for you. According to BART’s Downtown Berkeley station page, the station is served by the Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose line and the Richmond to Millbrae/SFIA line, and both of those lines also stop at 19th St/Oakland. That means no transfer: you board in Berkeley, pass Ashby and MacArthur, and step off in Uptown. Riders coming from North Berkeley or El Cerrito can use the same lines. Because both routes share the stretch, you also have more trains to choose from than you would on a single line. Our guide to working near BART covers the station and the surrounding blocks in more detail, so you can picture the walk before your first day.
Berkeley to Oakland BART: From the Platform to Your Desk
Once your Berkeley to Oakland BART ride ends, the last leg is short. STAK Space at 1950 Franklin is about 0.2 miles from 19th St/Oakland station, roughly a three-minute walk. Take the 20th Street exit and walk one block east to Franklin Street; 1950 Franklin sits between 19th and 20th Streets. Our neighboring building at 1900 Broadway sits directly above the station, so on a rainy morning you are barely outside at all. Members get 24/7 access to 1950 Franklin through the STAK App, which matters if your Berkeley schedule includes early starts, late calls with another time zone, or a quiet Saturday session. Staff are on-site Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM to help with guests, deliveries and questions.
Choosing an Office Near 19th Street BART
An office near 19th Street BART can look different depending on how you work. The Basic membership includes 24/7 access to 1950 Franklin, the lounges including the 39th floor Penthouse Lounge, unlimited phone booth and pod access, and three hours of conference room time each month. HQ adds the 6,000+ square foot fitness center and five conference room hours. If you want a permanent spot, you can add a dedicated desk or step up to a fully furnished private office for one to four people. Compare the tiers on our memberships page, or browse private offices in Uptown if you need a door that closes. Standard agreements are month-to-month, so you can start small and adjust as your work changes.
Flexible Schedules for Berkeley Commuters
Many Berkeley commuters do not come in five days a week, and the space is built for that. Some members ride in for focused days and work from home the rest of the week; others keep a private office and use it every day. If you like to bike to the station, BART’s bike rules say bikes are allowed on all trains at all times, with exceptions such as crowded cars and the first car of any train, which makes a bike-plus-BART routine realistic. On the days you do come in, our coworking floors give you a choice of open seating, lounges and quiet booths, so you can match the room to the task instead of sitting at the same desk all day.
Meeting Clients Without Crossing the Bay
Working near 19th St/Oakland also changes where you meet people. Instead of asking a client to come to your Berkeley apartment or booking a table at a noisy cafe, you can reserve a conference room that seats six to 30 people, with options at 1950 Franklin, 1920 Broadway and 1900 Broadway. Rooms like Eye of the Tiger on the 17th floor of 1950 Franklin give you a boardroom table and a screen for presentations. Members receive monthly conference room hours, and each member can host up to two guests at a time. See every option on our meeting rooms page. If some of your clients are across the bay, our guide to the commute from Oakland to San Francisco shows how quickly you can reach them from the same station, which makes Uptown a natural midpoint for East Bay and city meetings alike.
After Work in Uptown Before the Ride Home
One upside of working in Uptown instead of at home in Berkeley is what happens at 5 PM. The 39th floor Penthouse Lounge has a chef’s kitchen, a cocktail bar, terrace views and a media wall, which makes it an easy spot to meet a client or unwind before heading back to the station. The neighborhood around 1900 Broadway is full of restaurants, bars and theaters, and our guide to things to do in Uptown Oakland is a good place to start. Want to see it for yourself? Book a tour, and you will get a complimentary day pass for that day, valid from 9 AM to 5 PM, so you can test the commute and the workspace together.
Commute From Berkeley to Oakland FAQ
Do I need to transfer on BART between Downtown Berkeley and 19th St/Oakland?
No. Both lines that serve Downtown Berkeley also stop at 19th St/Oakland, so it is a single ride. From the station, STAK Space at 1950 Franklin is about a three-minute walk, as described in our FAQ.
Can I drive instead of taking BART?
Yes. The 410 19th Street garage has 635 spaces, is open 24/7, and connects to 1950 Franklin by skybridge. Monthly and daily parking are available; see our parking information and contact the team for pricing.
Can I try STAK Space before joining?
Yes. Every tour includes a complimentary day pass for that day, and you can also buy a coworking day pass if you want to test a full workday.
Make Your Commute From Berkeley to Oakland Count
If your commute from Berkeley to Oakland is a single BART ride and a three-minute walk, the real question is what you walk into. STAK Space gives you 24/7 access, furnished private offices, meeting rooms for six to 30 people and amenities you will not find at a kitchen table. New members can get their first month free on a 6+ month membership, or sign up two memberships and get the second one at half off (terms apply). Book a tour to see the space in person, or get pricing for the membership or office that fits your week.
