How to get from Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail?

From Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Van Ness to North Beach in North Beach, take the J light rail from Van Ness 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 17 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

17min$2.75
Light Rail - J
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    4 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 Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from Van Ness to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from Van Ness 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

22min$2.75
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    4 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 Van Ness to North Beach

The distance between Van Ness, North Beach and North Beach, North Beach is approximately 2.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness 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.

Public transit stations close to Van Ness

Van Ness is located at Van Ness, North Beach and the nearest public transit station is 11th St & Market St.

BART stations close to Van Ness:

  • Civic Center / UN Plaza
  • 16th St. Mission
  • 16th Street / Mission

Bus stations close to Van Ness:

  • 11th St & Market St
  • Otis St & 12th St
  • Van Ness Ave & Market St

Public transit stations close to North Beach, North Beach

North Beach is located at North Beach, North Beach and the nearest public transit station is Powell St & Francisco St.

Bus stations close to North Beach:

  • Powell St & Francisco St
  • Bay St & Midway St
  • North Point St & Stockton St

Cable Car stations close to North Beach:

  • Taylor St & Bay St
  • Taylor St & Francisco St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from Van Ness to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from Van Ness 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

22min$2.75
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    4 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 Van Ness to North Beach?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Light Rail line J, Bus line 8BX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 8BX.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Van Ness and North Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 17 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The J light rail line goes from Embarcadero Station station near Van Ness in Soma to Montgomery Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montgomery Street station near North Beach in North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Ness to North Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Van Ness in Soma and North Beach in North Beach by light rail and bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Van Ness to get to North Beach?

    Get on the J light rail from the Embarcadero Station station near Van Ness in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Van Ness and North Beach?

    Get off the light rail at the Montgomery Street stop, which is closest to North Beach in North Beach.

  • When is the first BART from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The first BART from Van Ness in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is Antioch - SFO Int’l Airport. It leaves the Civic Center / UN Plaza station at 4:17 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The last bus from Van Ness in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is the Owl Taraval line. It leaves the Market St & South Van Ness Ave stop at 7:25 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The ride from Van Ness to North Beach costs $2.75.

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