With multiple ways of paying, buying your muni bus, rail or cable car tickets is easy. It will be good on all transit run by the sf municipal railway affectionately known as muni. Providing eligible lowtomoderateincome san francisco residents free access to muni. Getting around in san francisco, usa lonely planet. The video below shows what market street was like in 1912, just prior to the muni s. Muni can take visitors to all the popular attractions from fishermans wharf to the golden gate bridge to the alcatraz ferry to union square and many other. The san francisco municipal transportation agency approved the program in january in part to help lowerincome residents cope with san franciscos high and rising cost of living. Mar 26, 2018 if you watch to the end youll get an audiocomparison of new muni train vs existing train.
The a adult fast pass offers unlimited rides on all muni vehicles and can also be used to ride bart within san francisco. While the paint schemes gracing munis pcc streetcar fleet almost exclusively represent liveries that actually appeared on similar streetcars in cities around north america, this design is a tribute to what might have been, rather. Learn more about the 2819th avenue sf muni route and view realtime data. San franciscans and commuters could use the ticket books because. San francisco municipal transportation agency sf muni none agency data last updated on 0514. Muni initially distributed 8,000 applications to police. Best muni routes for seeing san francisco get lost. Muni now free to some riders san francisco public press. San franciscans mostly walk, bike, ride muni or rideshare instead of taking a. You cant prebuy paper tickets for muni rides but as you say, you can use the. But foggy san francisco weather proved too much for this arrangement, and the endsection windows of no.
San francisco chronicle writers to ride every muni line in a day, reprising larry baers 1980 feat monday, april 30 april 20, 2018 updated. Please check with agencies websites on alternative schedules, warnings, or notices in response to the crisis. The entire muni bus and rail network uses proof of payment fare system. Some buses like 38lgeary make only limited stops along routes. Each route has both a number and a name, which are displayed at the front of the buses. San franciscos network of fuelefficient muni buses, light rail metro trains, historic streetcars and iconic cable cars covers all corners of the city. A 10ride 45day ticket is good for 10 discounted oneway trips, valid for a 45 day. Muni fares can ba paid with cash, clipper cards, or with munimobile app. The citys compact size, many oneway streets, and difficult or expensive parking makes driving more of a hassle than its worth. Customers with a youth, senior or rtc clipper card can purchase a discounted monthly pass. A 3 day muni pass will indeed get you to all the places you mention and then some. Created by travel professionals for visitors and locals alike, sightseeing passes have already helped over 1 million customers. Welcome to the subreddit for the gorgeous city by the bay. The n judah is a muni metro light rail line in san francisco, california, so named as it runs along judah street for much of its length, named after railroad engineer theodore judah.
Travel planner bart stations bart routes fare calculator. Nextbus provides realtime transit information to passengers. Caltrain also offers an extensive array of commutetime shuttles. San francisco municipal transportation agency sf muni none agency data last updated on 051419. Get realtime information on both the san francisco transit systems you rely on in one app. San francisco s trolley coaches as well as its streetcars and the cable motors for the cable cars are almost entirely pollutionfree, according to muni. A single breda car weighs 80,000 pounds, 450 of that in the doors alone, which isnt doing any favor for san franciscos already troubled streets. San francisco transit history comes back to life at this annual, weekendlong blast from the past dating back to the 19th century.
It is the busiest line in the muni metro system, serving an average of 41,439 weekday passengers in 20. In ridership terms, muni is the seventh largest transit system in the united states, with 210,848,310 rides in 2006 and the second largest in california behind. Minutes after climbing aboard muni metros ltaraval, a herd of 10yearold san francisco schoolchildren peered into the darkness, searching for an abandoned subway stop known as a ghost. San francisco chronicle writers to ride every muni line in. The muni, san franciscos bus and streetcar system, can be quite crowded and sometimes irregular, too. Dec 17, 2017 minutes after climbing aboard muni metros ltaraval, a herd of 10yearold san francisco schoolchildren peered into the darkness, searching for an abandoned subway stop known as a ghost.
Apr 20, 2018 san francisco chronicle writers to ride every muni line in a day, reprising larry baers 1980 feat monday, april 30 april 20, 2018 updated. San franciscans mostly walk, bike, ride muni or rideshare instead of taking a car or. San francisco chronicle writers to ride every muni line in a. In september 2014, san francisco bay ferry adopted a 5 year fare program designed. If you are considering renting a car in san francisco, think again. Below is a list of caltrain stations and connecting bus and rail routes, either at the station or within walking distance. On january 10, 1998, muni opened the muni metro extension to 4th and kingcaltrain. San franciscos public transit system is known as muni. Multiride ticket books will no longer be sold although ticket books in. Sf 5thgraders ride muni to prepare for independent travel. I worked at san francisco municipal transportation agency fulltime for more than a year pros important and engaging work room to grow and learn awesome team great healthcare and retirement benefits potential to have big impact on project and the city of san francisco the agency has made huge strides forward in terms of culture and.
Historic photos capture evolution of the sf muni bus sfgate. Starting this week, children, seniors and people with disabilities from low to moderateincome households can ride san franciscos muni buses and light rail for free. San francisco has the largest trolley coach fleet of any transit agency in the u. Passengers with a valid ticket or pass can board any door cash customers need to board at the front door to obtain a transfer. On weekends, n judah bus service runs from 5am until the start of rail service. The m adult monthly pass is a munionly pass that is good for unlimited rides on all muni vehicles and is not valid for use on bart. Remember that proof of payment is required for all riders so keep it on hand your entire trip to avoid citations and fines. By doing so, i can legitimately reminisce about st.
Realtime data on all san francisco muni routes realtime data on san francisco bart lines realtime data on ac transit routes trip planner to find your route. Sep 08, 2019 enjoy a weekend of free rides along the waterfront on rare streetcars and buses as old as 1896. San francisco s network of fuelefficient muni buses, light rail metro trains, historic streetcars and iconic cable cars covers all corners of the city. San francisco sightseeing passes are designed to save you money even when visiting just 2 attractions. They also operate better on hills, require less maintenance and live longer than motor buses. Muni, the latest addition to arcadias premium format images of rail series, is an excellent value for fans of urban transportation, railfans, and those who simply like looking at wellreproduced photographs of downtown san francisco throughout the 20th century.
Enjoy a weekend of free rides along the waterfront on rare streetcars and buses as old as 1896. You can use this transfer to ride any bus, streetcar, or train within those 90 minutes. Riders caught without a valid ticket or transfer can be cited. Review the complete list of bay area transit agencies.
Whether you drive or bart i think the muni pass is a good idea if you plan to ride a cable car. Muni finds almost 10% of riders are fare cheats sfgate. This includes buses diesel, electric and trolley, the historic f line trolley, cable cars and. With muni, youre just a ride away from everywhere in san francisco. This streetcar is painted to honor market street railway company, munis private competitor from 1921 to 1944 and the namesake of our nonprofit organization. Need to connect from a caltrain station to your final destination. Muni visitor passport san francisco forum tripadvisor.
San francisco sightseeing pass san francisco attraction. Follow these easy steps to get to your destination. San franciscos trolley coaches as well as its streetcars and the cable motors for the cable cars are almost entirely pollutionfree, according to muni. San francisco transit officials are weighing whether to raise muni fares. Decide which san francisco muni pass you would like to purchase. Save time and money with munimobile, san franciscos official ticketing app for muni buses, trains, cable cars and paratransit rides. If you book your ticket online, you will receive an email receipt with your. Adamjwang sunset 10 points 11 points 12 points 1 year ago i miss the old muni transfers before the new ones came out. You can buy senior, youth, disabled and adult fast passes each month. If you watch to the end youll get an audiocomparison of new muni train vs existing train. Affordable, safe, convenient and environmentally friendly, choose muni for your commutes and adventures. The citys compact size, many oneway streets, and difficult or.
You can take the cable car, ride thru chinatown on a bus and fishermans wharf and the embarcadero on the f line trolley. Muni runs both modern and antique tramlines, like the fmarket line pictured here. Aug, 2014 best muni routes for seeing san francisco. Not all schedules have been updated to reflect any changes for corvid19.
Best of all, this line features the very cool old, historic street cars from the 1940s. San francisco muni marks centennial with free rides on friday. Muni, bart and ac transit at your fingertips, and now with trip planner. The san francisco municipal railway sf muni or muni is the public transit system for the city and county of san francisco, california in 2018, muni served 46. The 10, 20, and 40ticket books will be discontinued although ticket books in. Every day, people board muni more than 725,000 times to get them where they need to go. I also had the streetwise san francisco laminated map. The bus lines largely follow the rail line, but use surface streets to parallel sections where the rail line has dedicated rightsofway. The best way to see san francisco for those who don.
Jan, 2020 decide which san francisco muni pass you would like to purchase. Historic san francisco muni street car by alex brooks. San francisco muni marks centennial with free rides on. We also offer preloaded clipper cards and sf muni tokens on board trains, and. When you pay your bus fare a transfer slip is provided which is good for 90 minutes. Dec 27, 2012 san francisco muni marks centennial with free rides on friday. It links downtown san francisco to the cole valley and sunset neighborhoods. During muni heritage weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view historic streetcars, cable cars and buses that are rarely seen on city streets.
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