Public Transportation, comprised of three systems, makes getting around San Francisco incredibly easy. For a complete rundown of MUNI, BART, Caltrain and our historic Cable Cars, visit our getting around itinerary.
Transit Options
- Muni: 8X, 30, 47, F, Powell-Hyde Cable Car, Powell-Mason Cable Car
- Blue and Gold Oakland Alameda Ferry to Pier 41 - Vallejo Baylink Ferry to Pier 39
- Blue & Gold Sausalito Ferry to Pier 41
- Additional options: check 511 trip planner for additional transit options, including buses from Marin
Non-Mass Transit Options
- Bike Route 2 (along North Point Street)
- Bike Lane 5 (along the Embarcadero to North Point Street)
- Bike Route 11 (along Columbus Avenue)
- Rent bikes at Fisherman’s Wharf
- Walk along the Embarcadero from the Ferry Building or points south (AT&T Park, Caltrain station) to Fisherman’s Wharf
Best Transportation Lines and Stops Per Attraction
- Pier 39: 8X (Kearny St & North Point St), 47(Powell St & Beach St), F (The Embarcadero & Stockton St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry
- Alcatraz: 8X (Kearny St & North Point St), 47(Powell St & Beach St), F (The Embarcadero & Bay St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
- Musée Mécanique: 47 (North Point St & Jones St), F (Jefferson St & Taylor St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
- Anchorage Square: F (Jones St & Beach St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), 47 (North Point St & Hyde St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
- The Cannery: F (Jones St & Beach St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), 30 (Columbus Ave & North Point St), 47 (North Point St & Hyde St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
- Hyde Street Pier: F (Jones St & Beach St), Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), 30 (Columbus Ave & North Point St), 47 (North Point St & Hyde St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
- Ghirardelli Square: Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & North Point St), 30 (North Point St & Larkin St), 47 (North Point St & Larkin St)
- Buena Vista Café: Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & North Point St), 30 (Columbus Ave & North Point St), 47 (North Point St & Hyde St)
- San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park and Museum: Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Hyde St & Beach St), 19 (Larkin St & Beach St), 30 (Columbus Ave & North Point St), 47 (North Point St & Hyde St), Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry
Local Tips
- Grocery Stores – Safeway and Trader Joes on North Point Street at Mason Street (Muni Lines: Powell-Mason Cable Car, 8X, 30, 47, Ferry Line: Oakland Alameda Ferry, Vallejo Ferry, Sausalito Ferry)
- Russian Park - Entrance at Larkin Street and Bay Street. Climb the stairs for a view of the bay and Maritime National Historic Park (MUNI Lines: 30, 47)
Walk from Pier 39 to Fort Mason/Marina Green and see sea lions, Hyde Street Pier, the beach, Aquatic Park and views of the bay along the way (Jefferson Street to Aquatic Park to Marina Green)
- Fisherman’s Wharf Walking tour
- Walk from Fisherman’s Wharf to North Beach along Columbus Avenue or Mason Street
- Powell St. Cable Car lines can be long—plan ahead!
Essential Toolkit
San Francisco Icons
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| Alcatraz | Bay Bridge | Cable Cars |
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| Coit Tower | Ferry Building | Golden Gate Bridge |
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| Haight-Ashbury | The Painted Ladies | Palace of Fine Arts |
Transit Updates
For transit information visit 511.org.
