About Cable cars

A trip to San Francisco won't be complete without a ride in the historic cable cars. Set up in 1873 to tackle the city's undulating terrain, the cable cars are a fantastic way to experience San Francisco. They do get crowded but the terrific views on offer more than compensate for it. 

The cable cars were declared a national historic landmark in 1964. Today, only 3 lines out of the original 23 are in operation. The Powell-Hyde line is the most scenic of the three. Buy a ticket and hop on this San Francisco icon for a memorable ride.

Must See

  • The thrill of riding in the historic cable cars
  • Several popular attractions are located along the route of the cable cars

How to reach

There are three cable car lines: two start at Powell and Market and continue to the Fisherman's Wharf area; one starts at California and Market and continues to Van Ness Avenue

(Transportation to Powell Street)

By Light Rail: 

Line M

By BART: 

Dublin/ Pleasanton - Daly City

By Bus: 

5, 5 R, 7, 7 X
 

Tips

  • Go early if you want to avoid crowds
  • Book tickets via Muni mobile app
  • Worlds largest manually operated cable car system
  • Dress comfortably
  • If going just for fun plan the cable car ride down the steepest hill route
  • You can even take a longer  route if wish to enjoy the city sightseeing
  • The cable cars have a planned route and won't stop in between please come prepared for that number of hours 

Visit Time

Sunday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:        10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:   10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:       10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday:            10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:        10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

15 to 30 minutes (In peak season, there are queues at the ticket counters)

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult and child:             $7 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 7.38°C

 

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