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Cable Cars

Cable Cars
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Type of Site
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
Local Culture, Photography, History, Engineering
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Price: $0-$5
Tickets or a MUNI passport can be bought from the conductor or from booths at Powell and Market or Hyde and Beach near Fisherman's Wharf. Seniors and disabled passengers receive discounted prices before 7am and after 9pm.
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Not Available
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Cable Cars

San Francisco Trademark


Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
949 Presidio Ave #243
(MUNI information center)
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 415 673 6864 / + 1 510 817 1717 (or 511 in the Bay Area)
Fax: +1 415 923 6166

Description

Once the most popular from of public transportation for early San Franciscans, the cable cars have become a major tourist attraction. It's still a reliable and scenic way to travel around parts of the city. There are three lines: Powell- Hyde (Powell-Market, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Hyde and Beach), Powell-Mason (Powell-Market, Nob Hill, North Beach, Bay and Taylor) and California Street (California and Market, Embarcadero BART/MUNI, Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill to Van Ness).


What you should know before visiting Cable Cars

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 6am-12am, daily
Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: 30-60min
Notes: The wait time for getting on a cable car at Powell or Hyde can be quite long. The California line has the shortest wait.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: Tickets or a MUNI passport can be bought from the conductor or from booths at Powell and Market or Hyde and Beach near Fisherman's Wharf. Seniors and disabled passengers receive discounted prices before 7am and after 9pm.

Exposure

Outdoor with some covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Notes: This is a form of transportation!
Parking Availability: Limited
Notes: Parking varies by cable car locations.


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Photo Credits:
© Jimmy Harris