What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Embarcadero is to tram via The Embarcadero & Washington St which costs $2 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Embarcadero is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Post St & Kearny St and arriving at Spear St & Market St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Powell Street and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Embarcadero?

The distance between Union Square and Embarcadero is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Union Square to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to Embarcadero without a car is to BART which takes 7 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Embarcadero?

The BART from Powell Street to Embarcadero takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Embarcadero bus from?

Union Square to Embarcadero bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Post St & Kearny St station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Embarcadero train from?

Union Square to Embarcadero train services, operated by BART, depart from Powell Street station.

Where does the Union Square to Embarcadero bus arrive?

Union Square to Embarcadero bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Spear St & Market St station.

Where does the Union Square to Embarcadero train arrive?

Union Square to Embarcadero train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 736+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

Union Square to Embarcadero - 7 ways to travel via BART, tram, taxi, and foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Union Square to Embarcadero by subway, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
7 min
$1–3
Tram via The Embarcadero & Washington St
1. Take the tram from Market St & New Montgomery St to The Embarcadero & Washington Sttram F
17 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Embarcaderotaxi 1.6 mi
3 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union Square to Embarcaderowalk 1 mi
20 min
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Post St & Kearny St to Spear St & Market Stbus 2 / ...
8 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to Market St & Main Sttram F / ...
9 min
$2
Tram #2
1. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Washington Sttram F
17 min
$2

Union Square to Embarcadero by foot and subway

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What companies run services between Union Square, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Powell Street to Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Post St & Kearny St to Spear St & Market St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 3 min.

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