(Another fun note: Those civilized San Franciscans even have the tendency to line up when the train approaches-not something you tend to see in other cities!)įares on BART depend on how far you travel. You may even find it to be quite a bit cleaner and tolerable than most subway systems around the world. You’ll likely use BART when going to the airport, Oakland or Berkeley, all of which are a short BART ride away and much cheaper than taking a taxi. It runs from the Embarcadero, through downtown and into the Mission District. There’s one primary line that goes through San Francisco, which can get you around much quicker than MUNI. Significant stops include Candlestick Park, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Stanford Stadium, Santa Clara and San Jose.įares depend on the length of your trip, starting at $2.75.īART is San Francisco’s subway system, although you won’t find nearly as many lines as you would in New York City. If you plan on getting outside the city, you may be using Caltrain, the Bay Area’s commuter train that travels between San Francisco and San Jose. If you know you’ll be using MUNI on a daily basis or even multiple times per a day (and especially if you plan to take the cable car a few times), then this will typically save you both money and time, and save you the hassle of carrying single dollar bills or coins. These are 1-, 3- or 7-day passes that offer unlimited rides. If you’re in San Francisco for a few days, consider buying a MUNI passport. Cable car rides are $6 for a single-ride ticket. This can be paid in cash or coins, but make sure to have exact change, as the drivers do not carry change. While you’ll probably spend much of your time on the MUNI bus, other forms of MUNI public transportation include cable cars, trolleys and street cars.īuses, trolleys and streetcars have a fare of $2, which includes a transfer ticket that is good for an hour and a half. For more details and ticket prices, make sure to read our “Getting Around San Francisco” guide.įamiliarize yourself with MUNI, because this is where you’ll be spending a majority of your time while getting around San Francisco. The following guide will help you get around San Francisco more efficiently using public transportation. Fortunately, San Francisco has one of the most comprehensive public transportation systems in America, with bus or train stops usually within easy reach from wherever you may find yourself. You’ll likely be ready for a ride after climbing just a couple of San Francisco’s steep hills. The expense of parking mixed with the difficulty of finding a parking spot are reasons enough to bypass a car rental in favor of public transportation. If you’re spending most of your time in San Francisco itself, you’re not likely to be renting a car.
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