What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Zoo and Embarcadero Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo and arriving at Market St & Beale St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Zoo and Embarcadero Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center?

The distance between San Francisco Zoo and Embarcadero Center is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center without a car is to tram which takes 52 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center?

The tram from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Metro Embarcadero Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center bus from?

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center train from?

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo station.

Where does the San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center bus arrive?

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & Beale St station.

Where does the San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center train arrive?

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Metro Embarcadero Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero Center?

There are 751+ hotels available in Embarcadero Center.

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center - 4 ways to travel via tram, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram L
52 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Market St & Beale Stbus Lowl
55 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Centertaxi 8.8 mi
20 min
$35–45
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Centercar 8.8 mi
20 min
$2–3

San Francisco Zoo to Embarcadero Center by foot and tram

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Zoo, CA, USA and Embarcadero Center, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Metro Embarcadero Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Market St & Beale St hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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