Paramount Theatre Oakland, Oakland Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  The Paramount Theatre is conveniently located near the 19th Street Oakland BART station. From the station, exit at the 20th Street / Broadway Exit. The theater is about a 5-minute walk north on Broadway. BART fares vary depending on the origin, but a short trip within Oakland typically costs between $1 and $2. AC Transit buses also serve the area. A single adult fare is $2.10, payable with cash or Clipper Card. Clipper Card users receive a discount.

• Walking

  From many points in Downtown Oakland, the Paramount Theatre is easily accessible by foot. Use Broadway as a primary guide, locating the theater between 20th and 21st streets. Look for the towering mosaics on the building's facade. Walking is free.

• Taxi/Ride-share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Oakland. A short ride from Oakland City Center or Jack London Square to the Paramount Theatre typically costs $8 - $15, depending on traffic and demand. Confirm the fare before you start your trip.

• Driving

  If driving, approach the Paramount Theatre via I-880 or I-980. Several parking garages are available near the theater. The Telegraph Plaza Garage at 2100 Telegraph Avenue is directly across the street from the theater's box office. Parking rates at nearby garages range from $5.75 to $12.75 for a few hours. Limited street parking is also available. From I-880 North: Take the Broadway exit towards Downtown Oakland. Merge onto Broadway and continue to 21st Street. From I-980 West: Take the 27th Street exit towards W. Grand Avenue, merge onto Northgate Avenue, turn left onto W. Grand Avenue, turn right onto Telegraph Avenue, and turn left onto 20th Street. Then, turn left onto Broadway.