What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Ferry Building?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Ferry Building is to line 9 bus which costs $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Ferry Building?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Ferry Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $9 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Ferry Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & 3rd St and arriving at Market St & Steuart St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Ferry Building?

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 Ferry Building?

The distance between Union Square and Ferry Building is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Ferry Building without a car is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Ferry Building?

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 Ferry Building bus from?

Union Square to Ferry Building bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Market St & 3rd St station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Ferry Building train from?

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

Where does the Union Square to Ferry Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Union Square to Ferry Building train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ferry Building?

There are 816+ hotels available in Ferry Building.

Union Square to Ferry Building - 6 ways to travel via BART, line 9 bus

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
12 min
$1–3
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 3rd St to Market St & Steuart Stbus 9 / ...
13 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Ferry Buildingtaxi 1.5 mi
3 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union Square to Ferry Buildingwalk 5,110 ft
18 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to Market St & Main Sttram F / ...
14 min
$2
Line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Post St & Grant Ave to Steuart St & Mission Stbus 2
15 min
$2

Union Square to Ferry Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Union Square, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Ferry Building, 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 Market St & 3rd St to Market St & Steuart St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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