What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building is to tram via Metro Embarcadero Station which costs $2 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Ferry Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & South Van Ness Ave and arriving at Don Chee Way/Steuart St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Ferry Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Van Ness Station station and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Ferry Building?

The distance between San Francisco and Ferry Building is 2 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Ferry Building without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building without a car is to tram via Metro Embarcadero Station which takes 9 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building?

The tram from Metro Van Ness Station to Metro Embarcadero Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Ferry Building bus from?

San Francisco to Ferry Building bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & South Van Ness Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Ferry Building train from?

San Francisco to Ferry Building train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Metro Van Ness Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Ferry Building bus arrive?

San Francisco to Ferry Building bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Don Chee Way/Steuart St station.

Where does the San Francisco to Ferry Building train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ferry Building?

There are 745+ hotels available in Ferry Building.

San Francisco to Ferry Building - 6 ways to travel via tram, BART, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Ferry Building by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram via Metro Embarcadero Station
best
1. Take the tram from Metro Van Ness Station to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram N / ...
9 min
$2
BART
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
10 min
$1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to Don Chee Way/Steuart Stbus Lowl / ...
14 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Ferry Buildingtaxi 2.2 mi
6 min
$11–14
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to The Embarcadero & Ferry Buildingtram F
23 min
$2
Walk
1. Take the foot from San Francisco to Ferry Buildingwalk 2 mi
39 min

San Francisco to Ferry Building by tram and foot

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Ferry Building, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Metro Van Ness Station to Metro Embarcadero Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to Don Chee Way/Steuart St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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