There are 5 ways to get from Powell Street to Chinatown by tram, cable car, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram T
6 min$2Cable car
- Take the cablecar from Powell St & Market St to Powell St & Clay Stcablecar Ph / ...
7 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Market St & 5th St to Embarcadero & Sansome Stbus Fbus / ...
11 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Powell Street to Chinatowntaxi 1.2 mi
3 min$8–10Walk
- Take the walk from Powell Street to Chinatownwalk 4,630 ft
16 min
Powell Street to Chinatown by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Powell Street to Chinatown is to tram which costs $2 and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Powell Street to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $8 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & 5th St and arriving at Embarcadero & Sansome St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.
The distance between Powell Street and Chinatown is 4072 feet.
The best way to get from Powell Street to Chinatown without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs $2.
The tram from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Powell Street to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & 5th St station.
Powell Street to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound.
Powell Street to Chinatown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Embarcadero & Sansome St station.
What companies run services between Powell Street, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & 5th St to Embarcadero & Sansome St hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 11 min.
Tram from Union Square/Market St Station Northbound to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Cable car from Powell St & Market St to Powell St & Clay St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from Market St & 5th St to Embarcadero & Sansome St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- $8–10
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Powell Street to Chinatown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station.
There are 745+ hotels available in Chinatown.
