The Exchange at Bayfront places you on the waterfront in Hercules with fast regional connections. You get quick access to I-80 and State Route 4, plus easy transit options at the Hercules Transit Center. Connect to BART at El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond, or ride WestCAT Lynx directly to downtown San Francisco. Martinez Station puts the Capitol Corridor within reach for trips across the Bay Area and beyond.
Apartments at The Exchange in Hercules offer transit-friendly living on the Bay Trail near I-80 and SR-4, with WestCAT, BART connections at El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond, and Amtrak at Martinez. This location serves commuters to Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and Concord.
Walk or bike to the Hercules Transit Center for WestCAT service, including the Lynx commuter route to San Francisco. For BART, connect at El Cerrito del Norte or Richmond for direct service into Oakland and San Francisco, and south to SFO and Millbrae. El Cerrito Plaza, Orinda, Lafayette, and North Concord/Martinez are also within reach. Prefer the train? Martinez Station is nearby for Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor with comfortable rides to Oakland, San Jose, and Sacramento.
| From | To | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| WestCAT Lynx commuter service | ||
| Hercules Transit Center | San Francisco (Transbay/Salesforce area) | 35–55 minutes |
| BART via El Cerrito del Norte | ||
| El Cerrito del Norte | Oakland (12th St / City Center) | 12–15 minutes |
| El Cerrito del Norte | Embarcadero (San Francisco) | 28–35 minutes |
| El Cerrito del Norte | SFO | 55–65 minutes |
| El Cerrito del Norte | Walnut Creek | 20–25 minutes |
| BART via Richmond | ||
| Richmond | Downtown Oakland | 17–20 minutes |
| Richmond | Embarcadero (San Francisco) | 35–45 minutes |
| BART via El Cerrito Plaza | ||
| El Cerrito Plaza | Downtown Berkeley | 8–10 minutes |
| El Cerrito Plaza | Embarcadero (San Francisco) | 30–38 minutes |
| BART via Orinda & Lafayette | ||
| Orinda | Downtown Oakland | 12–15 minutes |
| Orinda | San Francisco (Embarcadero) | 25–30 minutes |
| Lafayette | Walnut Creek | 5–7 minutes |
| Lafayette | San Francisco (Embarcadero) | 30–35 minutes |
| BART via North Concord / Martinez | ||
| North Concord | Walnut Creek | 15–18 minutes |
| North Concord | Oakland (12th St / City Center) | 35–40 minutes |
| North Concord | San Francisco (Embarcadero) | 45–55 minutes |
| Amtrak Capitol Corridor from Martinez | ||
| Martinez | Oakland Jack London Sq | 35–45 minutes |
| Martinez | San Jose Diridon | 1 hr 40 min–2 hr |
| Martinez | Sacramento | 1 hr 10–1 hr 20 |
Live by the Bay and connect fast. From The Exchange, you are minutes from I-80 and the SR-4 interchange. Reach Berkeley and Oakland for work or evenings out. Head east to Walnut Creek and Concord, or north to Napa and Sonoma.
| Destination | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Berkeley | 15–20 minutes |
| Downtown Oakland | 25–30 minutes |
| Downtown San Francisco | 35–45 minutes |
| Walnut Creek | 20–25 minutes |
| Concord | 25–30 minutes |
| Vallejo Ferry Terminal | 12–15 minutes |
| Napa | 30–35 minutes |
