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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fremont St & Market St and arriving at Geary Blvd & Laguna St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California St & Drumm St and arriving at California St & Van Ness Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Japantown?

The distance between Embarcadero and Japantown is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown without a car is to cable car which takes 16 min and costs $2.

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

The cable car from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Ave takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Japantown bus from?

Embarcadero to Japantown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Fremont St & Market St station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Japantown train from?

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

Where does the Embarcadero to Japantown bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Japantown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Geary Blvd & Laguna St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Japantown train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 836+ hotels available in Japantown.

Embarcadero to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via cable car, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Japantown by cable car, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Cable car
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1. Take the cablecar from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Avecablecar Ca
16 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna Stbus 38 / ...
16 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Japantowntaxi 2.4 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Embarcadero to Japantownwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St to Market St & Larkin Sttram F
24 min
$2

Embarcadero to Japantown by cable car

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 16 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route every 20 minutes.

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