Last checked September 30, 2026: BART expects the 24th Street Mission station’s street-to-concourse elevator to remain closed through October 23. This is the station’s only elevator between the street and concourse; the working platform elevator alone does not provide a step-free way into or out of the station.
The reopening estimate has moved from August 10 to September 4, September 18, September 25 and now October 23. Check BART’s elevator status before traveling rather than relying on the projected date. BART recommends using 16th Street Mission or Glen Park during the closure (BART’s September 22 outage update).
Which alternative is better?
| Trip | Better station | Surface connection |
|---|---|---|
| Destination on Mission Street from 16th through 24th | 16th Street Mission | One southbound 14, 14R or 49 bus |
| Destination near 18th or 22nd | 16th Street Mission | Take the 14 or 49; the 14R skips those stops |
| Arriving from SFO, Millbrae or another station south of the Mission | Glen Park can avoid riding past 24th Street | 23 bus, then a northbound 14 or 49 |
| Fewest transfers, late evening or rainy weather | 16th Street Mission | One bus and less time waiting outside |
From 16th Street Mission: one bus
At 16th Street Mission, the street elevator is on the northeast side of 16th and Mission. A second elevator inside the paid area connects the concourse and platforms, according to BART’s station information.
After exiting, board a southbound 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid or 49 Van Ness/Mission on Mission Street. All three stop at 20th and 24th streets. The 14 and 49 also stop at 18th and 22nd; the 14R does not. SFMTA’s current stop lists show the patterns for the 14, 14R and 49.
This is usually the simpler option with a wheelchair, stroller or luggage because it requires one surface vehicle and stays on the Mission Street corridor. For a destination toward Valencia Street, get off at the nearest numbered cross street and make the shorter cross-neighborhood trip from there.
From Glen Park: two buses
Glen Park may make sense when approaching from SFO or the Peninsula, or if BART reports a separate elevator outage at 16th Street. The tradeoff is an extra bus and potentially a longer wait:
- From the stop at Diamond and Bosworth, take the 23 Monterey toward Bayview.
- Get off at Mission and Murray.
- At the same listed stop, transfer to a northbound 14 Mission or 49 Van Ness/Mission.
- Get off at 30th, 26th, 24th or another stop nearest your destination.
The 23 Monterey runs from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and is scheduled every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. Its stop list shows Diamond and Bosworth followed by Mission and Murray; the 14 and 49 lists show northbound service from Mission and Murray into the Mission. A Muni single ride covers bus transfers made within its 120-minute validity period (SFMTA fare rules).
Outside the 23’s operating hours, use 16th Street if its elevators are working.
Accessibility checks before leaving
Muni’s low-floor buses have front-door ramps, kneeling capability and wheelchair securement areas. Tell the operator if you need the ramp. SFMTA cautions that the slope is steeper when a ramp must deploy into the street rather than at a curb or island (Muni bus accessibility guide). SFMTA also identifies the 14 and 49 among lines that can be crowded throughout the day, so allow extra time if you need a securement area or room for a stroller and bags.
Check the elevators at both ends of the BART trip before entering the system. BART posts web and app alerts and operates elevator hotlines at 510-834-LIFT and 888-2-ELEVAT. If an elevator fails after arrival, contact the station agent. For this outage, BART says an agent can arrange a lift van to a nearby station with a working elevator when needed.
For incidents or planned work affecting the wider trip, use the checks in our San Francisco BART transit guide.