BART to run longer trains for SF Giants over Independence Day weekend

BART will run longer trains to accommodate San Francisco Giants fans heading to AT&T Park for the Giants versus Houston series on July 3, 4 and 5.

In other schedule news for the holiday weekend, BART trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Friday, July 3; on a regular Saturday schedule on Saturday, July 4; and on a regular Sunday schedule on Sunday, July 5.

Independence Day revelers can connect to MUNI lines from BART’s downtown San Francisco stations to get to the free pre-fireworks concert at San Francisco’s Pier 39, which begins at 1 p.m. on July 4. The City of San Francisco will begin its spectacular fireworks display over the Bay at approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

For Muni information check www.sfmta.com or call 311 to find out which Muni lines and routes will take you where you want to go.  Riders can plan their Independence Day BART trip using the BART QuickPlanner.

For all events, BART officials suggest riders buy round-trip tickets to avoid lines before the ride home.