How to get from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market by bus and light rail?

From Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market by bus and light rail

To get from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 49 bus from Van Ness Ave & North Point St station to Van Ness Ave & Market St station. Next, take the M light rail from Van Ness station to Castro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Ghirardelli Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Castro/Upper Market on the Moovit app.

27min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Light Rail - M
Light Rail - M
Leaves from Van Ness Ave & North Point St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & North Point St
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    City College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Market St
    ID 18105
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Van Ness
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Balboa Park via S.F. State
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Castro
    Ride to light rail station
    Castro
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market

The distance between Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 3.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ghirardelli Square) and destination (Castro/Upper Market), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 49, Light Rail line M.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ghirardelli Square and Castro/Upper Market?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market?

    The 49 bus line goes from Van Ness Ave & North Point St station near Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Van Ness Ave & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Van Ness Ave & Market St station near Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill and Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and light rail is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ghirardelli Square to get to Castro/Upper Market?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Van Ness Ave & North Point St stop near Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ghirardelli Square and Castro/Upper Market?

    Get off the bus at the Van Ness Ave & Market St station, which is closest to Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the last cable car from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market?

    The last cable car from Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Hyde St & North Point St station at 3:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market?

    The ride from Ghirardelli Square to Castro/Upper Market costs $2.75.

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