What is the cheapest way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Ghirardelli Square and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Point St & Hyde St and arriving at Battery St & Broadway. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Ghirardelli Square and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hyde St & Beach St and arriving at Washington St & Mason St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown?

The distance between Ghirardelli Square and Chinatown is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown without a car is to line 172 bus which takes 13 min and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown?

The line 172 bus from North Point St & Hyde St to Battery St & Broadway takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown bus from?

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from North Point St & Hyde St station.

Where do I catch the Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown train from?

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Hyde St & Beach St station.

Where does the Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown bus arrive?

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Battery St & Broadway station.

Where does the Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown train arrive?

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Washington St & Mason St station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 745+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown - 6 ways to travel via line 172 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown by bus, cable car, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 172 bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Point St & Hyde St to Battery St & Broadwaybus 114 / ...
13 min
$4–7
Cable car
cheapest
1. Take the cablecar from Hyde St & Beach St to Washington St & Mason Stcablecar Ph
13 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatowntaxi 1.2 mi
3 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ghirardelli Square to Chinatownwalk 1.2 mi
22 min
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from North Point St & Polk St to Stockton St & Pacific Avebus 30 / ...
13 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Jones St & Beach St to Market St & 2nd Sttram F
29 min
$2

Ghirardelli Square to Chinatown by foot and bus

160Weekly Services

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Ghirardelli Square, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from North Point St & Hyde St to Battery St & Broadway hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Hyde St & Beach St to Washington St & Mason St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 10 min.

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