![]() If you use a reloadable Clipper card or the MuniMobile app, the fare is only $2.50. ![]() On buses and streetcars, tickets can be purchased from drivers (exact change required) or at underground Muni stations (where machines give change) and cost $3. Owl service (half-hourly from 12am to 5am) operates only on a few principal lines for schedules, see All Nighter 511. Nighttime and weekend service is less frequent than on weekdays. Note that service and schedules change, so check all routes and schedules in advance and on the day of travel. Also useful is the MuniMobile app, which you can also use to pay fares. For real-time departures, use NextMuni, which syncs with GPS on buses and streetcars to provide the best estimates on arrival times.Įssential and free Muni Street and Transit Maps are available online. Map and scheduleįor route planning and schedules, consult Transit 511. It's called the T Third line and allows easy transfers to all the streetcar lines. There is also the delightful historic streetcar line F, which runs above ground on Market Street to Fisherman’s Wharf along the waterfront.Ī highly-anticipated new subway line linking the Giants stadium, Caltrain terminal, downtown and Chinatown opened in early 2023. Lines J, K, L, M, N and T are excellent means of reaching far-flung parts of the city. Muni streetcars run in a subway under Market Street, where they are called Muni Metro. Some areas are better connected than others, but Muni spares you the costly hassle of driving and parking – and it's often faster. ![]() Buses and streetcars are referred to interchangeably as Muni. Muni operates bus, streetcar and cable car lines. You can use Muni to see every part of San Francisco Tip for using bike shares in San Francisco: Bay Wheels stations are located downtown and at major intersections but bikes come without helmets, and biking without proper protection will always be a little dangerous bring your own helmet to stay safe. Both traditional bikes and e-bikes (electric bikes with removable batteries) can be hired from stations throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and San Jose, and are available for single trips, day use or with monthly access passes. The non-profit San Francisco Bicycle Coalition also offers maps and information for cyclists.īike-sharing is available citywide through Bay Wheels. The network covers 448 miles and the travel authority has a map of it available online. The city has an extensive bike network, and most sights are reachable on two wheels. Many areas, such as Ocean Beach, the Marina and the waterfront are ideal for cycling. San Francisco aims to be the most bike-friendly city in the US, and many locals have already jumped on the saddle. Their epic, eponymous 17-mile trail from Candlestick Point to Lands End is divided into five sections, which can be tackled separately and give a great overview of the city.Ĭycling is a wonderful way to explore the waterfront in San Francisco © Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Cycle along the waterfront ![]() It has a number of trails outlined by SF Crosstown Trails, which connect the city’s neighborhoods, open spaces, and local trails. But you can easily just set off on your own for a great day of exploring, especially in such locales as the Presidio. There are also plenty of guided walking tours on offer. Walking is also always the best way to explore a neighborhood.Īn initiative started in 2020 sees numerous streets across the city close to vehicular traffic one or more days a week - some, such as John F Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park, are now closed for the foreseeable future. Regularly ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the US, a bunch of major sights in San Francisco are reachable on foot in a day. Forge new connections on your next adventure with the latest advice from our weekly newsletter. ![]()
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