What is the cheapest way to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero is to bus which costs $2 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Van Ness Avenue and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Point St & Van Ness Ave and arriving at Battery St & Sacramento St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Van Ness Avenue and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jones St & Beach St and arriving at The Embarcadero & Washington St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero?

The distance between Van Ness Avenue and Embarcadero is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero without a car is to line 172 bus which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero?

The line 172 bus from North Point St & Van Ness Ave to Battery St & Sacramento St takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero bus from?

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from North Point St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where do I catch the Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero train from?

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Jones St & Beach St station.

Where does the Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero bus arrive?

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Battery St & Sacramento St station.

Where does the Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero train arrive?

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at The Embarcadero & Washington St station.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 831+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero - 6 ways to travel via line 172 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 172 bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Point St & Van Ness Ave to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 114 / ...
17 min
$4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jones St & Beach St to The Embarcadero & Washington Stbus Lowl / ...
19 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Jones St & Beach St to The Embarcadero & Washington Sttram F
25 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcaderotaxi 2.6 mi
6 min
$13–16
Tram via North Point St & Van Ness Ave
1. Take the tram from Jones St & Beach St to The Embarcadero & Washington Sttram F
32 min
$4–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Van Ness Avenue to Embarcaderowalk 2.1 mi
40 min

Van Ness Avenue to Embarcadero by foot and bus

160Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Van Ness Avenue, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from North Point St & Van Ness Ave to Battery St & Sacramento St hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Jones St & Beach St to The Embarcadero & Washington St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 14 min.

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