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 38L, 22 (from the 16th St. BART station or the Church St. Muni metro station)
Non-Mass Transit Options
- Bike Route 16 (runs west along Sutter St and east along Post St)
- Bike Lane 25 (runs along Polk)
- Bike Lane 345 (runs north/south along Webster St)
- Bike Route 45 (runs north/south along Steiner St and passes through Pacific Heights)
Best Transportation Lines and Stops Per Attraction
- Japan Center: 38/38L (Geary Blvd & Laguna St), 3 (Sutter St & Buchanan St), 22 (Fillmore St & Geary Blvd), 1 (Sacramento St & Buchanan St), 2 (Sutter St & Buchanan St)
- Jazz Heritage Center: 38 (Geary Blvd & Webster St), 38L (Geary Blvd & Fillmore St), 31 (Eddy St & Fillmore St), 22 (Fillmore St & Eddy St), 5 (McAllister St & Fillmore St), 1 (Sacramento St & Fillmore St), 3 (Sutter St & Fillmore St)
- Fillmore Auditorium: 38 (Geary Blvd & Webster St), 38L (Geary Blvd & Fillmore St), 31 (Eddy St & Fillmore St), 22 (Fillmore St & Geary Blvd), 5 (McAllister St & Fillmore St), 1 (Sacramento St & Fillmore St), 3 (Sutter St & Fillmore St)
- Peace Plaza & Pagoda: 38/38L (Geary Blvd & Laguna St), 2 (Sutter St & Buchanan St), 3 (Sutter St & Buchanan St), 1 (Sacramento St & Buchanan St)
Local Tips
- Participate in the San Francisco Japantown History Walk which is a self-guided tour consisting of 16 interpretive signs along an approximately 10 block route through the heart of Japantown.
- Make sure to try out the magnificent little restaurants such as Mifune and various entertainment options at the main indoor shopping mall.
- There is a five-tiered Peace Pagoda made of concrete!
- The Sundance Kabuki Cinema is located right next to the indoor shopping mall and offers an indoor bar and plush seating.
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.
