Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING AROUND SAN FRANCISCO
1. CABLE CARS
Pure tourism, of course, but also one of the most enjoyable ways of getting around
Downtown and Fisherman's Wharf. Pricey at $5 per ride, it becomes a bargain if you
buy the CityPass ($69), which also gets you into many sights and is good for unlimited
travel on the Muni transport system for a week from the time of first use. The Muni
Passport can be used on the entire Muni system including cable cars.
2. STREETCARS
The Muni Metro trams mostly run under Market Street and then make their way into
the western neighborhoods. One line, the F, consists of vintage streetcars from around
the world that decoratively traverse the Market Street circuit above ground.
3. BUSES
To use Muni, you can either get the CityPass, or you can purchase Muni Passports for
1 day or 1 month and for special events. The bus system is simple to use and will get
you around this compact metropolis in good time, though rarely on schedule. Many
bus stops have local bus route maps, as well as maps of the system as a whole.
415
673 6864 •
www.sfmta.com/cms/home/sfmta.sfmta
4. BART
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) serves a large arc of San Francisco and
connects it very efficiently with the East Bay. A convenient line also runs non-stop to
San Francisco International Airport
.
BART stations are underground and many are
shared with Muni Metro stops.
415 989 2278 •
www.bart.gov
5. CALTRAIN
Since Peninsula residents voted against extending BART down south, this commuter
train provides the most efficient public service to places such as
Palo Alto and Stan-
ford University
.
It is comfortable and punctual.
CalTrain Terminal • 4th St between
Townsend & King • 1 800 660 4287 •
www.caltrain.com
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