What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clay St & Drumm St and arriving at Sacramento St & Stockton St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California St & Drumm St and arriving at California St & Grant Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Chinatown?

The distance between Embarcadero and Chinatown is 2799 feet.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown without a car is to cable car which takes 6 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown?

The cable car from California St & Drumm St to California St & Grant Ave takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Chinatown bus from?

Embarcadero to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Clay St & Drumm St station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Chinatown train from?

Embarcadero to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from California St & Drumm St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Chinatown bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Sacramento St & Stockton St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Chinatown train arrive?

Embarcadero to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at California St & Grant Ave station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 807+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Embarcadero to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via cable car, line 1 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to Chinatown by cable car, bus, taxi, or foot

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Cable car
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1. Take the cablecar from California St & Drumm St to California St & Grant Avecablecar Ca
6 min
$2
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Clay St & Drumm St to Sacramento St & Stockton Stbus 1
7 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Chinatowntaxi 4,140 ft
2 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Embarcadero to Chinatownwalk 4,230 ft
15 min

Embarcadero to Chinatown by cable car

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6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,800 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from California St & Drumm St to California St & Grant Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Clay St & Drumm St to Sacramento St & Stockton St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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