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How to get from West Portal Station to North Beach by bus and light rail?

From West Portal Station to North Beach by bus and light rail

To get from West Portal Station to North Beach in North Beach, take the M light rail from West Portal 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Light Rail - M
Light Rail - M
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from West Portal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Portal Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - M
    Wait for light rail
    M
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    14 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 West Portal Station to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from West Portal Station to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from West Portal 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from West Portal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Portal Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    14 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 West Portal Station to North Beach

The distance between West Portal Station, North Beach and North Beach, North Beach is approximately 6.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Portal Station 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 West Portal Station

West Portal Station is located at West Portal Station, North Beach and the nearest public transit station is Ulloa St & Claremont St.

Bus stations close to West Portal Station:

  • Ulloa St & Claremont St
  • Ulloa St & Lenox Way
  • West Portal Ave & Vicente 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 & Bay St.

Bus stations close to North Beach:

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

Cable Car stations close to North Beach:

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

Alternative route from West Portal Station to North Beach by bus and light rail via L and 8BX

To get from West Portal Station to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from West Portal 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from West Portal

Step by Step

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Light Rail line M, Bus line 8BX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Portal Station to North Beach?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 8BX.

  • Is there a direct light rail between West Portal Station and North Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from West Portal Station to North Beach?

    The M light rail line goes from Embarcadero Station station near West Portal Station in West Of Twin Peaks 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 West Portal Station to North Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between West Portal Station in West Of Twin Peaks and North Beach in North Beach by light rail and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near West Portal Station to get to North Beach?

    Get on the M light rail from the Embarcadero Station station near West Portal Station in West Of Twin Peaks.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between West Portal Station 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 West Portal Station to North Beach?

    The last bus from West Portal Station in West Of Twin Peaks to North Beach in North Beach is the Owl Taraval line. It leaves the Ulloa St & West Portal Ave stop at 7:06 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from West Portal Station to North Beach?

    The ride from West Portal Station to North Beach costs $2.75.