Skip to main content

How to get from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building by light rail?

From San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building by light rail

Take one direct light rail from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building in Financial District: take the J light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The light rail schedule from San Francisco City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Ferry Building on the Moovit app.

16min$2.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - J
Walk to Ferry Building
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ferry Building
    Walk to
    Ferry Building
    The Embarcadero
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building

The distance between San Francisco City Hall, Financial District and Ferry Building, Financial District is approximately 1.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Financial District – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building

To check the light rail schedule from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco City Hall) and destination (Ferry Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Light Rail line J.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco City Hall and Ferry Building?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center to Ferry Building in Financial District in 16 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building?

    The J light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center to A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station near Ferry Building in Financial District.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building by light rail?

    The total travel time between San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center and Ferry Building in Financial District by light rail is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco City Hall to get to Ferry Building?

    Get on the J light rail from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco City Hall and Ferry Building?

    Get off the light rail at the A3 Market Street &Amp; Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station, which is closest to Ferry Building in Financial District.

  • When is the last bus from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building?

    The last bus from San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center to Ferry Building in Financial District is the Market & Wharves Bus line. It leaves the Market St & 8th St stop at 4:49 PM.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building?

    The first BART from San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center to Ferry Building in Financial District is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 9:53 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building?

    The ride from San Francisco City Hall to Ferry Building costs $2.75.