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How to get fromFerry Building to California Academy of Sciencesby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Ferry Building to California Academy of Sciences by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to Irving St & 6th Avetram tram N
    38 min
    $2

  2. Line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Market St to Fulton St & 8th Avebus bus 5 / ...
    40 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ferry Building to California Academy of Sciencestaxi taxi 6 mi
    12 min
    $25–31

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Ferry Building to California Academy of Scienceswalk walk 4.7 mi
    1h 30m

  5. Tram via Judah St & 9th Ave

    1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to Judah St & 9th Avetram tram N
    40 min
    $4

Ferry Building to California Academy of Sciences by foot and tram

Calendar643Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Ferry Building, CA, USA and California Academy of Sciences, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Metro Embarcadero Station to Irving St & 6th Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Fremont St & Market St to Fulton St & 8th Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 28 min.

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