I’m trying to get from Concord, CA to Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Bart doesn’t go to Ocean Beach so what’s the closest stop to Ocean Beach and where do I go from there? How much will the total trip cost? Thank you!
BART to any of the Downtown San Francisco stations (i.e. Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street, Civic Center). Get off the train and go to the station concourse. Then find a MUNI ticket machine, pay your fare ($4.00 round-trip), and enter the MUNI platform area by tagging the sensor with your ticket.
Board the N-Judah line for Ocean Beach. Since it is the final destination, the signs on the train and platform displays will say "Ocean Beach." Unfortunately, the N terminus is close to the bonfire pits and the sand isn’t terribly clean in this area.
You can also board the L-Taraval line for the San Francisco Zoo. Get off at 46th Avenue and you are two blocks away from a more attractive part of the beach.
NOTE: When you return, you need to tag the sensor onboard the train to validate the return portion of your ticket. Don’t forget to do this. Although inspections are sporadic at best, a ticket that hasn’t been validated can get you into trouble with fare enforcement officers.