The average train between Ghirardelli Square and Castro takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Ghirardelli Square to Castro. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Ghirardelli Square and Castro. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghirardelli Square is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Castro at 3:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Hyde St & Beach St and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ghirardelli Square to Castro. However, there are services departing from Ghirardelli Square station and arriving at Castro station via Powell St & Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Ghirardelli Square to Castro train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Hyde St & Beach St station.
Ghirardelli Square to Castro train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Powell St & Market St station.
The distance between Ghirardelli Square and Castro is 5.3 km. The road distance is 7 km.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Hyde St & Beach St to Powell St & Market St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 21 min.