What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Pier 39?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Pier 39 is to tram which costs $2 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Pier 39?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Pier 39 is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Pier 39?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Ave & Broadway and arriving at Bay St & Midway St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and Pier 39?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Market St & New Montgomery St and arriving at The Embarcadero & Stockton St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Pier 39?

The distance between Chinatown and Pier 39 is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Chinatown to Pier 39 without a car?

The best way to get from Chinatown to Pier 39 without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to Pier 39?

The bus from Columbus Ave & Broadway to Bay St & Midway St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where does the Chinatown to Pier 39 bus arrive?

Chinatown to Pier 39 bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Bay St & Midway St station.

Where can I stay near Pier 39?

There are 736+ hotels available in Pier 39.

Chinatown to Pier 39 - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

Q: Where do I catch the Chinatown to Pier 39 train from?

Chinatown to Pier 39 train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & New Montgomery St station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Chinatown to Pier 39 by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Broadway to Bay St & Midway Stbus 8 / ...
13 min
$2–7
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & New Montgomery St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram F
22 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Pier 39taxi 1.1 mi
3 min
$7–10
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chinatown to Pier 39walk 4,890 ft
17 min

Chinatown to Pier 39 by bus and foot

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13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Columbus Ave & Broadway to Bay St & Midway St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 7 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Market St & New Montgomery St to The Embarcadero & Stockton St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min.

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