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How to get from San Francisco to North Beach by bus?

From San Francisco to North Beach by bus

Take one direct bus from San Francisco to North Beach in North Beach: take the 8BX bus from Bryant St & 4th 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. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

17min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Bryant St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Bay St
    ID 16045
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco to North Beach by cable car and light rail

To get from San Francisco to North Beach in North Beach, take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. Next, take the PM cable car from Powell St & Jackson St station to Taylor St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

29min$10.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from 4th Street 808

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
    ID 17876
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Jackson St
    ID 16059
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Bay & Taylor
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Taylor St & Bay St
    ID 16642
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to North Beach

The distance between San Francisco and North Beach is approximately 2.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to North Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco to North Beach

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

From San Francisco to North Beach by cable car and light rail

To get from San Francisco to North Beach in North Beach, take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. Next, take the PM cable car from Powell St & Jackson St station to Taylor St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

29min$10.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from 4th Street 808

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
    ID 17876
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Jackson St
    ID 16059
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Bay & Taylor
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Taylor St & Bay St
    ID 16642
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to North Beach?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Light Rail line T, Cable Car line PM.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and North Beach?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from San Francisco in Soma to North Beach in North Beach in 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to North Beach?

    The 8BX bus line goes from Bryant St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma to Fisherman`S Wharf station near North Beach in North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to North Beach by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco and North Beach by bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to North Beach?

    Get on the 8BX bus from the Bryant St & 4th St stop near San Francisco in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco and North Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Fisherman`S Wharf stop, which is closest to North Beach.

  • When is the first bus from San Francisco to North Beach?

    The first bus from San Francisco in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is Bayshore B Express. It leaves the Bryant St & 4th St stop at 1:12 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco to North Beach?

    The ride from San Francisco to North Beach costs $2.75.