What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco is to tram which costs $2 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco is to BART which takes 4 min and costs $1 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & Steuart St and arriving at Market St & Hyde St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to San Francisco?

The distance between Embarcadero and San Francisco is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 4 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco?

The BART from Embarcadero to Civic Center / UN Plaza takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to San Francisco bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to San Francisco train from?

Embarcadero to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Embarcadero to San Francisco bus arrive?

Embarcadero to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & Hyde St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to San Francisco train arrive?

Embarcadero to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 808+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Embarcadero to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to San Francisco by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Yellow-S / ...
4 min
$1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & Steuart St to Market St & Hyde Stbus 9 / ...
12 min
$1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to San Franciscotaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Embarcadero to San Franciscowalk 2.1 mi
40 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to Van Ness Station Outboundtram N / ...
5 min
$2

Embarcadero to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 4 min

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

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to Civic Center / UN Plaza every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & Steuart St to Market St & Hyde St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 12 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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