What is the cheapest way to get from Civic Center to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Civic Center to Chinatown is to tram which costs $2 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Civic Center to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Civic Center to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Civic Center and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mcallister St & Van Ness Ave and arriving at Market St & 3rd St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Civic Center and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Market St & South Van Ness Ave and arriving at Market St & Main St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Civic Center to Chinatown?

The distance between Civic Center and Chinatown is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Civic Center to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Civic Center to Chinatown without a car is to tram which takes 5 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Civic Center to Chinatown?

The tram from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to Market St & Main St takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Civic Center to Chinatown bus from?

Civic Center to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mcallister St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where do I catch the Civic Center to Chinatown train from?

Civic Center to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & South Van Ness Ave station.

Where does the Civic Center to Chinatown bus arrive?

Civic Center to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & 3rd St station.

Where does the Civic Center to Chinatown train arrive?

Civic Center to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & Main St station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 745+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Civic Center to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to Market St & Main Sttram F / ...
5 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mcallister St & Van Ness Ave to Market St & 3rd Stbus 5 / ...
8 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Civic Center to Chinatowntaxi 1.9 mi
4 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Civic Center to Chinatownwalk 1.7 mi
33 min
Cable car
1. Take the cablecar from Powell St & Market St to Taylor St & Bay Stcablecar Pm
18 min
$2

Civic Center to Chinatown by tram

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Distance: 1.8 mi
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What companies run services between Civic Center, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to Market St & Main St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Mcallister St & Van Ness Ave to Market St & 3rd St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 8 min. SamTrans also services this route 4 times a day.

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