Public Transportation in San Francisco
The goal of this page is to present you the different possibilities of travelling by public transportation in San Francisco.
San Franciscans live in different Neighbourhoods, each one of them having its proper identity.
The public transportation system in San Francisco operates very well.
The different types of public transportation are the following:
· A) Muni — 1) Metro 2) Cable Cars, 3) Tram 4) Bus
· B) BART — Regional train for San Francisco and the Bay Area
· C) Caltrain — Train connecting San Francisco to San Jose .
San Franciscans live in different Neighbourhoods, each one of them having its proper identity.
The public transportation system in San Francisco operates very well.
The different types of public transportation are the following:
· A) Muni — 1) Metro 2) Cable Cars, 3) Tram 4) Bus
· B) BART — Regional train for San Francisco and the Bay Area
· C) Caltrain — Train connecting San Francisco to San Jose .
A )Muni
The San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) is the public transit system for San Francisco.
Muni fare is $2, and includes a transfer good for 90 minutes.
If you plan on riding the Muni frequently, you can buy Muni Passports that are available for one($14), three($21) or seven consecutive days of rides($27). You can buy them at the Cable Car Ticket Booth on Market@ Powell, at theSan Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Market (Lower Market @ Powell),at the Airport and other locations.
Muni is made of:
1) Muni Metro (Lines J, K, L, M, N, S and T): The Muni metros connect a lot of neighbourhoods in the west and the south of San Francisco to Downtown. The Muni metro trains run approximately every 10 minutes and between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. Outside of these times there are night buses operating.
2) Cable Car
Cable cars are San Francisco's only movinghistoric landmarks.
3 Routes are operating:
Powell-Hyde Line : This line connects Market and Powell to Ghirardelli Square.
This line is the most famous. Unfortunately, the waiting time can be pretty long to board.
During the trip, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the bay and Alcatraz.
Tip: Instead of boarding the Cable Car in Market @ Powell, you can wait for the cable car 1 or 2 stations further away in order to avoid the waiting time (wait for it for instance at Sutter and Powell).
Powell-Mason Line: Leaves from Market and Powell and finishes its route near Fishermans Wharf.
California Line: This lines connects Market Street/ Drumm Street (Financial District) to the Van Ness Avenue. This line is not as known as the previous one and therefore is less frequented.You can enjoy as well the fantastic view on the bay on that route.
3) Tram (Line F)
San Francisco has an impressive heritage streetcar service. The F-Line stretches for six miles and connects Castro District to Fisherman’s Wharf. The vintage trams come from all over the world. Ten trams originate from different cities in the United States, Milan, Melbourne or Blackpool.
4) Bus
80 different routes for buses are available in San Francisco. You can buy your ticket inside the bus.
Board the bus from the front.
Muni fare is $2, and includes a transfer good for 90 minutes.
If you plan on riding the Muni frequently, you can buy Muni Passports that are available for one($14), three($21) or seven consecutive days of rides($27). You can buy them at the Cable Car Ticket Booth on Market@ Powell, at theSan Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Market (Lower Market @ Powell),at the Airport and other locations.
Muni is made of:
1) Muni Metro (Lines J, K, L, M, N, S and T): The Muni metros connect a lot of neighbourhoods in the west and the south of San Francisco to Downtown. The Muni metro trains run approximately every 10 minutes and between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. Outside of these times there are night buses operating.
2) Cable Car
Cable cars are San Francisco's only movinghistoric landmarks.
3 Routes are operating:
Powell-Hyde Line : This line connects Market and Powell to Ghirardelli Square.
This line is the most famous. Unfortunately, the waiting time can be pretty long to board.
During the trip, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the bay and Alcatraz.
Tip: Instead of boarding the Cable Car in Market @ Powell, you can wait for the cable car 1 or 2 stations further away in order to avoid the waiting time (wait for it for instance at Sutter and Powell).
Powell-Mason Line: Leaves from Market and Powell and finishes its route near Fishermans Wharf.
California Line: This lines connects Market Street/ Drumm Street (Financial District) to the Van Ness Avenue. This line is not as known as the previous one and therefore is less frequented.You can enjoy as well the fantastic view on the bay on that route.
3) Tram (Line F)
San Francisco has an impressive heritage streetcar service. The F-Line stretches for six miles and connects Castro District to Fisherman’s Wharf. The vintage trams come from all over the world. Ten trams originate from different cities in the United States, Milan, Melbourne or Blackpool.
4) Bus
80 different routes for buses are available in San Francisco. You can buy your ticket inside the bus.
Board the bus from the front.
B) BART (BAY AREA TRANSIT RAPID)
The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) connects
San Francisco with other cities, more distant regions
The operating hours are :
Weekdays (4:00 am - Midnight)
Saturday (6:00 am - Midnight)
Sunday (8:00 am - Midnight)
8 stations are located inside the city of San Francisco itself.
Use te following fare calculator:
FARE CALCULATOR
San Francisco with other cities, more distant regions
The operating hours are :
Weekdays (4:00 am - Midnight)
Saturday (6:00 am - Midnight)
Sunday (8:00 am - Midnight)
8 stations are located inside the city of San Francisco itself.
Use te following fare calculator:
FARE CALCULATOR
C) CALTRAIN
The Caltrain connect San Francisco to San Jose.
The trip between San Francisco and San Jose lasts approximately 90 minutes. The fare is $8,75.
The trip between San Francisco and San Jose lasts approximately 90 minutes. The fare is $8,75.
