San francisco transit map license to use and reproduce the muni map, in whole or in part, in. We opted for the hanging on from the side of the cable car. Both are modes of transportation in san francisco that run on a regular daily schedule and both date back to the 19th century. Cable cars are not equipped with accessible boarding. How to ride a cable car on your visit to san francisco. The map below shows you each of the three san francisco cable car routes. There are three different cable car routes to choose from in the city. San francisco cable cars map park ideas with regard to printable map san francisco cable car routes, source image. San francisco beppo hotel t e this map may not be r e n e i m a n m a r c u s l a s t c a l bluestem a o d s rafaels l s cutting ball theatre subway taylor hotel o l ympic cafe hotel mark twain. The name of the cable car route the routes direction. Powellhyde, powellmason and california street line. Travel planner bart stations bart routes fare calculator.
Inboundhyde and beach victorian park via hyde, washington, powell to market. Those pdf maps are the most detailed maps available for the cable car lines. San francisco 14th ave park presidio blvd funston ave. Google map for sf muni powellhydepowellhyde cable car route. The 10 best hotels near san francisco cable car in san. Easily visit both mustsee locations on this guided tour from san francisco, which includes skiptheline access at muir woods and a hasslefree stop at the charming waterfront town. Detailed map showing the san francisco cable car system at its greatest extent in terms of mileage, 1890s. Cable cars have been ferrying people across san francisco s steep hills since 1873, and are a national.
This post is a guide to riding the famous san francisco cable cars. The arrows indicate the startingending point of each line. The san francisco cable car is still a san francisco treat to ride and an excellent way to experience the city of san francisco. San francisco hop on, hop off bus routes map big bus tours. The san francisco cable car is one of my favorite tourist attractions in the city.
Oct 04, 2019 how to ride the cable car in san francisco. The sfmta covid19 page has the latest service and citation information. Bus routes route indicator cable car route street car fline ferry service. The san francisco cable cars or san francisco trolleys as they are sometimes referred to are the only moving national landmark in the united states. Located at powell and market streets, this station is centrally located near san francisco s most popular attractions including the cable cars, union square, yerba buena gardens, the moscone convention center and the citys theatre district. Apr 14, 2017 the san francisco cable car is one of my favorite tourist attractions in the city. Editors note the routes shown below are for each line at its maximum length, as operated by one of the eight original san francisco cable car companies. It began service on december 28, 1912, and a number of bus, streetcarlight rail, and cable car routes it once operated are now discontinued. Cable cars san francisco 2020 all you need to know before. Basically, there are three cable car routes in operation, and it helps to know their respective destinations. These 10 scenic muni routes in san francisco will show you.
Scroll down to find each cable car route, click on the pdf map link. The green arrows are for the powellhyde line, the red arrows are for the california line and the blue ones are for the powellmason line. Click on the map thumbnail at left to view market street railways map of san franciscos historic rail lines, the. The following information is here to help you have the best experince possible riding san francisco s cable cars, the citys only moving historic landmarks. To see how it works and learn more about this odd form of transportation, we recommend visiting the san francisco cable car museum.
Below n note text ends fishermans wharf jack london. The main difference is how they derive their power. Cable car route street car fline ferry service bart station muni underground. There are clean, attended public restrooms near the station. The powellhyde cable car route is shown as line ph on the official muni map.
If you are planning to ride a cable car in san francisco, this stepbystep guide has everything you need to know. Go to the link provided by dinosf and on the righthand side, under schedules, type in c or ph or pm then select pdf map then click on the get info button. San franciscos world famous cable cars operate on the northeast side of san francisco. See why over 720 million users trust moovit as the best public transit app. San francisco transit map san francisco transit map. How to ride the cable car in san francisco with pictures. At the intersection of powell and market streets in union square you will find the a booth for ticket sales for the cable car as well as some other types of products such as parking and weekly, monthly tickets. Golden gate bridge san francisco, california usa 2017 21 42. San cable car map fishermans wharf fw jefferson street beach pier 39 pt pacific heights ph bay st chestnut st lombard st greenwich st filbert st union st green st vallejo st pacific ave bay st francisco street broadway chinatown ct legend california cable car cable car powellmason cable car turnarounds. Cable cars are pulled up the hill by a cable wire underneath them in the track. B asically, there are three cable car routes in operation, and it helps to know their respective destinations. The cable car has three routes which cover some of the most interesting areas of san francisco. Cable car route street car fline ferry service one way traffic end of one way traffic direction of. Powellhyde, powell mason and california street line.
The california cable car route is shown as line c on the official muni map. Basically, there are three cable car routes in operation, and it helps to know their respective. Aug 19, 2019 how to buy a cable car ticket in san francisco. Not only for the ride but also to move around nice excursion in this antique cable cab, the slow speed allows you to see better all around, good value for money. San francisco beppo hotel t e this map may not be r e n e i m a n m a r c u s l a s t c a l bluestem a o d s. Also available as a free map of the full 49 mile scenic drive in san francisco. Cable car routes cable car turnaround bart station. The two main lines, powellhyde and powellmason, start off at the busy intersection of powell and market and vaguely make their way towards the popular destination of san franciscos fishermans wharf. The cable cars in san francisco run 365 days a year including holidays. Check out our new cable car map with every stop, turnaround, and cool activity on the route. Powellhyde cable car powellmason cable car california street cable car future eembarcadero streetcar 39coit tower motor coach connection to bart system connection to muni metro system no wheelchair access at this stop san franciscos historic rail lines cable cars and historic streetcars. At each destination, enjoy free time away from your group, so you can explore at your own pace.
List of defunct san francisco municipal railway lines. We give you tips on which important attractions and sights can be seen with each particular line. Friedel klussmann, speaking at a san francisco public utilities commission public hearing, january 1954. This map shows where the routes go and the most popular sights near them. The 10 closest hotels to cable cars, san francisco. Cable car maps and info san francisco message board. San francisco does public transportation in an unforgettable way. Scroll down to find each cable car route, click on the pdf map link, and once the map loads click on the show details button. Maps are large about 250k and will take a few moments to download to your computer. Hotels near cable cars, san francisco on tripadvisor. San franciscos historic streetcar routes reset san. Well, i want to take my husband on a little tour using only cable cars and our feet. You will find that tourists arent the only ones that use them to get around the city, so they are always in operation.
At powell and market streets, there is a cable car turntable which serves as the beginning stop for two lines. The san francisco municipal railway muni is the public transit system for san francisco, california. Cable car routes cable car turnaround bart station one way traffic start of one way traffic points of interest shopping bank, theater, car rental. An icon of san francisco, the cable car system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the san francisco municipal railway. For more information on the sf cable car map and sf cable car ticketing and routes visit the sfmta website. Fishermans wharf, you can take a cable car in one direction, and an fline streetcar in the other. San grove francisco zoo sloat blvd ocean beach baker beach seal rocks p o rt l a d dutch windmill murphy windmill lyon st. Pdf icon powellhyde cable car pdf map with muni connections. The white front cars of san francisco by charles smallwood. The mandate cannot be revoked without the approval of a majority of the citys votersa distant and doubtful prospect. A map of san francisco and its historic cable car lines. California cable car sfmta san francisco municipal. Perfect for viewing on your ipad or any tablet its a pdf tourist map that you can save. I was hoping one of you local experts could help me.
For example, many people think of historic street cars and fog city. We also include a ride and tutorial on our san francisco in one day tour. Our cable car grip operators and conductors are there to help. You can download our printable cable car map, with all of the stops and top areas or a full san francisco map.
The cable car riders guide san francisco cable car. Cable car maps and info san francisco forum tripadvisor. The few remaining cable car routes in san francisco are like rolling historic landmarks, used mostly by visitors just for fun. Powellhyde cable car sfmta san francisco municipal. San francisco 14th ave park presidio blvd funston ave geary blvd balboa st sunset blvd. Inboundcalifornia and van ness via california to market. Trolleys are on an electric motor attached to an overhead wire. These are the two lines that most visitors ride due both to their location and the fact. A trip to san francisco isnt complete without a ride on one of sfs iconic cable cars. Electric streetcars running on overhead wires went into service in san francisco in 1892, but lobbyists for competing systems prevented the stringing of wires on important cable car routes.
Moovit gives you sf cable car suggested routes, realtime cable car tracker, live directions, line route maps in sf bay monterey, and helps to find the closest c cable car stations near you. These 10 scenic muni routes in san francisco will show you views like youve never seen before. Theyre so beloved that they were named one of only two national historic streetcar landmarks in. San francisco s iconic cable cars began operating in 1873 and have been a city staple ever since. San francisco planned to do so, too, and it did eliminate many miles of routes, but met with so much opposition that the cable cars perpetuation on these remaining lines was actually written into the city charter in 1955. Or contact the san francisco customer service center, dial 311 outside san francisco, call 415. Our routes cover the best of san francisco, and with over 20 conveniently located hopon hopoff stops, its super easy to visit places of interest. I have been to san francisco several times and have never ridden a cable car. Cable car owellmason cable car university of rancisco ucsf arnassus rancisco state university city college of rancisco university of rancisco miley.
There are 3 lines that make up the cable car system, the powell hyde line most popular, the powell mason line and the california van ness ave line. Invented in and for san francisco, cable cars are pulled by a cable that runs in the middle of the track. The two main lines, powellhyde and powellmason, start off at the busy intersection of powell and market and vaguely make their way towards the popular destination of san francisco s fishermans wharf. San francisco has a deep connection and history to streetcars, cable cars, and buses. At powell and market streets, there is a cable car turntable which serves as the beginning stop for two lines, the powellmason and powell hyde lines. List of sf muni routes, view realtime information and route information. Printable map san francisco cable car routes printable maps. Of the 23 lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain one of which combines parts of two earlier lines. Cable cars connect many of the popular tourist attractions in the city, including union square, nob hill, and fishermans wharf. A map is identified as a representation, usually over a smooth surface, of your whole or element of a location.
San franciscos worldfamous cable cars bay city guide san. Cable cars san francisco 2020 all you need to know. This map shows the three cable car lines in san francisco. Then come check out the san francisco cable car website, the online home of the webs first interactive cable car. Focused on the parts of san francisco that visitors enjoy the most. Our routes discover the top san francisco sights, including the stunning golden gate bridge, the painted ladies, fishermans wharf and the bohemian neighborhood of haight ashbury. Powellhyde powellhyde cable car map sf muni sf bay. The san francisco cable car system is the worlds last manually operated cable car system. Or dig deeper into san francisco s most famous form of transportation at the cable car. Some routes, for example, the sutter street railroads sutter street line were created in stages.
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