What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 is to tram via Don Chee Way/Steuart St which costs $2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Pier 39?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St and arriving at North Point St & Stockton St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Pier 39?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Don Chee Way/Steuart St and arriving at The Embarcadero & Stockton St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39?

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Pier 39 is 2 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 without a car is to line 172 bus which takes 16 min and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39?

The line 172 bus from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St to North Point St & Stockton St takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 bus from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 train from?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Don Chee Way/Steuart St station.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 bus arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at North Point St & Stockton St station.

Where does the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 train arrive?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at The Embarcadero & Stockton St station.

Where can I stay near Pier 39?

There are 831+ hotels available in Pier 39.

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 - 6 ways to travel via line 172 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 172 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St to North Point St & Stockton Stbus 114 / ...
16 min
$4–7
Tram via Don Chee Way/Steuart St
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Don Chee Way/Steuart St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram F
21 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39taxi 2.2 mi
5 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39walk 1.7 mi
32 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 1st St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Stbus Fbus / ...
17 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & 1st St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram F
26 min
$2

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Pier 39 by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St to North Point St & Stockton St hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Don Chee Way/Steuart St to The Embarcadero & Stockton St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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