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, 71, 45, 14L, 38L, F, Muni Metro
- BART to Powell St
- Caltrain to 4th St. and King
- Additional options: check 511 trip planner for additional transit options, including buses from Marin
Non-Mass Transit Options
- Bike Route 19 (runs along 5th St)
- Bike Route 11 (runs along 2nd St)
- Bike Lane 30 (runs along Howard St)
- Bike route 36 (runs along Townsend St)
- Bike Lane 5 (runs along the Embarcadero)
- Walk along the Embarcadero from the Ferry Building or Fisherman’s Wharf to AT&T Park and Caltrain station areas
Best Transportation Lines and Stops Per Attraction
- Alice Street Community Gardens: 8X (4th St & Folsom St)
- California Historical Society: walking distance from Union Square, 14L (Mission St & 3rd St), F (Market St & Kearny St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station)
- Cartoon Art Museum: walking distance from Union Square, 14L (Mission St & 3rd St), F (Market St & Kearny St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station)
- Contemporary Jewish Museum: walking distance from Union Square, 8X (4th St & Mission St), 71 (Market St & 4th St), F (Market St & Stockton St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station)
- Fourth Street Bridge and Francis “Lefty” O’Doul Bridge: 30 (Townsend St & 4th St), 45 (Townsend St & 4th St), Muni Metro KT/T/N outbound trains (King St & 2nd St for accessing the O’Doul Bridge)
- Museum of African Diaspora: walking distance from Union Square, F (Market St & Kearny St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station), 14L (Mission St & 3rd St), 38L (Geary Blvd & Kearny St)
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: walking distance from Union Square, F (Market St & Kearny St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station), 14L (Mission St & 3rd St), 38L (Geary Blvd & Kearny St)
- AT&T Park: 30 (Townsend St & 4th St), 45 (Townsend St & 4th St), Muni Metro KT/T/N outbound trains (King St & 2nd)
- South Park: Muni Metro KT/T/N outbound trains (King St & 2nd), 8X (Harrison St & 4th St)
- Yerba Buena Gardens: walking distance from Union Square, F (Market St & Kearny St), all Muni Metro outbound trains (either Montgomery St station or Powell St station), 14L (Mission St & 3rd St), 38L (Geary Blvd & Kearny St)
Local Tips
- Shopping – Adolph Gasser, Dandelion, Jeremy’s, the Metreon, Stormy Leather, and more!
- Restaurants & Breweries – There are a multitude of fine restaurants & breweries in SoMa including Asia SF, Canton, Goat Hill Pizza, LuLu, Roe, 21st Amendment, Thirsty Bear, and more!
- Nightlife – There are many bars and nightclubs for everyone including 111 Minna, Anu, Butter, Insomnia, Slim’s, The View, Wish, and more!
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.
