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

From Embarcadero to North Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Embarcadero to North Beach in North Beach, take the M light rail from Embarcadero 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

14min$2.75
Light Rail - M
Light Rail - M
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Embarcadero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Embarcadero
  • 2
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Balboa Park via S.F. State
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    2 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

From Embarcadero to North Beach by bus and cable car

To get from Embarcadero to North Beach in North Beach, take the CA cable car from California St & Drumm St station to California St & Kearny St station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & California St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

16min$11.75
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - CACA
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from California St & Drumm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    California St & Drumm St
    ID 13860
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - CACA
    Wait for cable car
    CA
    Van Ness & California
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    California St & Kearny St
    ID 13871
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & California St
    ID 14819
    30 yd • 1 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
    6 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 Embarcadero to North Beach

The distance between Embarcadero, North Beach and North Beach, North Beach is approximately 1.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Embarcadero 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.

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From Embarcadero to North Beach by bus and cable car

To get from Embarcadero to North Beach in North Beach, take the CA cable car from California St & Drumm St station to California St & Kearny St station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & California St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

16min$11.75
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - CACA
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from California St & Drumm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    California St & Drumm St
    ID 13860
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - CACA
    Wait for cable car
    CA
    Van Ness & California
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    California St & Kearny St
    ID 13871
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & California St
    ID 14819
    30 yd • 1 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
    6 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 Embarcadero to North Beach?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Light Rail line M, Bus line 8BX.

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

    The alternative route takes 16 minutes, using Cable Car line CA, Bus line 8BX.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Embarcadero to North Beach?

    The M light rail line goes from Balboa Park via S.F. State station near Embarcadero in Financial District 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 Embarcadero to North Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Embarcadero in Financial District and North Beach in North Beach by light rail and bus is about 14 min.

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

    Get on the M light rail from the Balboa Park via S.F. State station near Embarcadero in Financial District.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Embarcadero 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 last bus from Embarcadero to North Beach?

    The last bus from Embarcadero in Financial District to North Beach in North Beach is the Owl Taraval line. It leaves the Market St & Beale St stop at 7:34 PM.

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

    The ride from Embarcadero to North Beach costs $2.75.

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