What is the cheapest way to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco is to tram which costs $2 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco is to tram which takes 5 min and costs $2.

Is there a direct bus between Telegraph Hill and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St and arriving at Market St & Van Ness Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Telegraph Hill and San Francisco?

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

How far is it from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco?

The distance between Telegraph Hill and San Francisco is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco without a car is to tram which takes 5 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Telegraph Hill to San Francisco?

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

Where do I catch the Telegraph Hill to San Francisco bus from?

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St station.

Where do I catch the Telegraph Hill to San Francisco train from?

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Metro Embarcadero Station.

Where does the Telegraph Hill to San Francisco bus arrive?

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where does the Telegraph Hill to San Francisco train arrive?

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Van Ness Station Outbound.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 797+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to Van Ness Station Outboundtram J / ...
5 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St to Market St & Van Ness Avebus Fbus / ...
19 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Telegraph Hill to San Franciscotaxi 3.1 mi
7 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Telegraph Hill to San Franciscowalk 2.3 mi
45 min
BART
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 16th Street / Missionsubway Yellow-S / ...
7 min
$2–3

Telegraph Hill to San Francisco by tram

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Telegraph Hill, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Metro Embarcadero Station to Van Ness Station Outbound every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St to Market St & Van Ness Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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