What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Union Square is to line 9 bus which costs $2 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Union Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & Steuart St and arriving at Market St & Kearny St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Union Square?

The distance between Embarcadero and Union Square is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Union Square without a car is to BART which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Union Square?

The BART from Embarcadero to Powell Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Union Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Union Square train from?

Embarcadero to Union Square train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Union Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Embarcadero to Union Square train arrive?

Embarcadero to Union Square train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

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Embarcadero to Union Square - 6 ways to travel via BART, line 9 bus, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Embarcadero to Union Square by subway, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Powell Streetsubway Yellow-S / ...
8 min
$1–3
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & Steuart St to Market St & Kearny Stbus 9 / ...
9 min
$2
Tram via Market St & Kearny St
1. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Washington St to Market St & Kearny Sttram F
14 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Union Squaretaxi 1.2 mi
2 min
$8–10
Tram
1. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Washington St to Market St & Stockton Sttram F
15 min
$2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Embarcadero to Union Squarewalk 1 mi
20 min

Embarcadero to Union Square by subway and foot

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Distance: 1 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to Powell Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & Steuart St to Market St & Kearny St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 5 min.

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