What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station is to line 8 bus which costs $2 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Union Square/Market Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Point St & Stockton St and arriving at Stockton St & Geary St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Pier 39 and Union Square/Market Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mason St & Greenwich St and arriving at Powell St & O'Farrell St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station?

The distance between Pier 39 and Union Square/Market Street Station is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station?

The line 8 bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Stockton St & Geary St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station bus from?

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from North Point St & Stockton St station.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station train from?

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mason St & Greenwich St station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Stockton St & Geary St station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station train arrive?

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Powell St & O'Farrell St station.

Where can I stay near Union Square/Market Street Station?

There are 831+ hotels available in Union Square/Market Street Station.

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station - 5 ways to travel via line 8 bus

Q: How do I travel from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station without a car is to line 8 bus which takes 19 min and costs $2.

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There are 5 ways to get from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station by bus, cable car, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 8 bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus 8 / ...
19 min
$2
Cable car
1. Take the cablecar from Mason St & Greenwich St to Powell St & O'Farrell Stcablecar Pm
26 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Market St & Kearny Sttram F
27 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Stationtaxi 1.8 mi
4 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Stationwalk 1.6 mi
30 min

Pier 39 to Union Square/Market Street Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Union Square/Market Street Station, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Stockton St & Geary St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Mason St & Greenwich St to Powell St & O'Farrell St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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