What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $9 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Ghirardelli Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Ave & Union St and arriving at North Point St & Polk St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and Ghirardelli Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson St & Mason St and arriving at Hyde St & Beach St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square?

The distance between Chinatown and Ghirardelli Square is 5194 feet.

How do I travel from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square without a car?

The best way to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square?

The bus from Columbus Ave & Union St to North Point St & Polk St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square bus from?

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Columbus Ave & Union St station.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square train from?

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Jackson St & Mason St station.

Where does the Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square bus arrive?

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at North Point St & Polk St station.

Where does the Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square train arrive?

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Hyde St & Beach St station.

Where can I stay near Ghirardelli Square?

There are 736+ hotels available in Ghirardelli Square.

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square - 5 ways to travel via bus, cable car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square by bus, cable car, taxi, foot, or tram

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1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Union St to North Point St & Polk Stbus 30 / ...
9 min
$2–7
Cable car
1. Take the cablecar from Jackson St & Mason St to Hyde St & Beach Stcablecar Ph
14 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Squaretaxi 1.5 mi
3 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chinatown to Ghirardelli Squarewalk 1.2 mi
22 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to Jones St & Beach Sttram F
28 min
$2

Chinatown to Ghirardelli Square by bus and foot

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Distance: 5,190 ft
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA and Ghirardelli Square, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Columbus Ave & Union St to North Point St & Polk St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 8 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Jackson St & Mason St to Hyde St & Beach St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 11 min.

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