What is the cheapest way to get from North Beach to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from North Beach to Chinatown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Beach to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from North Beach to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between North Beach and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Powell St & Francisco St and arriving at Stockton St & Pacific Ave. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between North Beach and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbus Ave & Chestnut St and arriving at Mason St & Pacific Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from North Beach to Chinatown?

The distance between North Beach and Chinatown is 2644 feet.

How do I travel from North Beach to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from North Beach to Chinatown without a car is to cable car which takes 5 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from North Beach to Chinatown?

The cable car from Columbus Ave & Chestnut St to Mason St & Pacific Ave takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the North Beach to Chinatown bus from?

North Beach to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Powell St & Francisco St station.

Where do I catch the North Beach to Chinatown train from?

North Beach to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Columbus Ave & Chestnut St station.

Where does the North Beach to Chinatown bus arrive?

North Beach to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Stockton St & Pacific Ave station.

Where does the North Beach to Chinatown train arrive?

North Beach to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Mason St & Pacific Ave station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 745+ hotels available in Chinatown.

North Beach to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via cable car, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from North Beach to Chinatown by cable car, bus, taxi, or foot

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Cable car
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1. Take the cablecar from Columbus Ave & Chestnut St to Mason St & Pacific Avecablecar Pm
5 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Powell St & Francisco St to Stockton St & Pacific Avebus 8 / ...
6 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Beach to Chinatowntaxi 3,910 ft
2 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from North Beach to Chinatownwalk 3,740 ft
13 min

North Beach to Chinatown by cable car

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Distance: 2,640 ft
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between North Beach, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Columbus Ave & Chestnut St to Mason St & Pacific Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Powell St & Francisco St to Stockton St & Pacific Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 6 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.

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