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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Embarcadero Center is to tram which costs $2 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Embarcadero Center is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $11 - $14.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 11th St & Market St and arriving at Market St & Beale St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Embarcadero Center?

The distance between San Francisco and Embarcadero Center is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Embarcadero Center without a car is to BART which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $3.

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

The BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Embarcadero takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

San Francisco to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from 11th St & Market St station.

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

San Francisco to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Where does the San Francisco to Embarcadero Center bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to Embarcadero Center train arrive?

San Francisco to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero Center?

There are 808+ hotels available in Embarcadero Center.

San Francisco to Embarcadero Center - 5 ways to travel via BART, tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Embarcadero Center by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
8 min
$1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Metro Van Ness Station to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram N / ...
9 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 11th St & Market St to Market St & Beale Stbus 9R / ...
19 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Embarcadero Centertaxi 2.2 mi
6 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from San Francisco to Embarcadero Centerwalk 1.9 mi
36 min

San Francisco to Embarcadero Center by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

BART operates a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from 11th St & Market St to Market St & Beale St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 15 min.

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