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How to get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by bus and light rail?

From Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach in North Beach, take the M light rail from Castro station to Montgomery Street station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & Geary St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Castro St & 17th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

26min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - M
Light Rail - M
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Bay St
    ID 16045
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from Castro station to Montgomery Street station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & Geary St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Castro St & 17th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

26min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Bay St
    ID 16045
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach

The distance between Castro St & 17th St and North Beach is approximately 4.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castro St & 17th St) and destination (North Beach), 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.

Alternative route from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from Castro station to Montgomery Street station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & Geary St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Castro St & 17th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

26min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Castro
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Bay St
    ID 16045
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Light Rail line M, Bus line 8BX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 8BX.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castro St & 17th St and North Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The M light rail line goes from Castro station near Castro St & 17th St in Castro/Upper Market to Embarcadero Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Embarcadero Station station near North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Castro St & 17th St and North Beach by light rail and bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Castro St & 17th St to get to North Beach?

    Get on the M light rail from the Castro station near Castro St & 17th St in Castro/Upper Market.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Castro St & 17th St and North Beach?

    Get off the light rail at the Embarcadero Station stop, which is closest to North Beach.

  • When is the last bus from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The last bus from Castro St & 17th St in Castro/Upper Market to North Beach in North Beach is the Owl Taraval line. It leaves the Market St & Castro St stop at 7:16 PM.

  • When is the first BART from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The first BART from Castro St & 17th St in Castro/Upper Market to North Beach in North Beach is Daly City - Dublin/Pleasanton. It leaves the 16th Street / Mission station at 4:23 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach?

    The ride from Castro St & 17th St to North Beach costs $2.75.