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How to get from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf: take the 28 bus from Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St station to Powell St & Beach St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

45min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St
    ID 15950
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 44 bus from Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences station to 6th Ave & Geary Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38R bus and finally take the F light rail from Market St & 1st St station to The Embarcadero & Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

64min$2.50
Bus - 4444
Bus - 38R38R
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
Leaves from Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    California Academy of Sciences
    Music Concourse Drive
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    California + 6th Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave & Geary Blvd
    ID 13184
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geary Blvd & 6th Ave
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38R38R
    Wait for bus
    38R
    Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 15638
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - F
    Wait for light rail
    F
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    Ride to light rail station
    The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39

The distance between California Academy of Sciences, North Beach, Sf and Pier 39, North Beach, Sf is approximately 7.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach, Sf – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is located at Music Concourse Drive, North Beach, Sf and the nearest public transit station is Tea Garden Dr/Deyoung Museum.

Bus stations close to California Academy of Sciences:

  • Tea Garden Dr/Deyoung Museum
  • Fulton St & 10th Ave
  • 8th Ave & Fulton St

Public transit stations close to Pier 39, North Beach, Sf

Pier 39 is located at The Embarcadero, North Beach, Sf and the nearest public transit station is Taylor St & Francisco St.

Bus stations close to Pier 39:

  • Jefferson St & Powell St
  • The Embarcadero & Stockton St
  • Kearny St & North Point St

Ferry stations close to Pier 39:

  • Pier 33
  • San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal

Cable Car stations close to Pier 39:

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

By bus and light rail

To get from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 44 bus from Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences station to 6th Ave & Geary Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38R bus and finally take the F light rail from Market St & 1st St station to The Embarcadero & Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

64min$2.50
Bus - 4444
Bus - 38R38R
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
Leaves from Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    California Academy of Sciences
    Music Concourse Drive
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    California + 6th Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave & Geary Blvd
    ID 13184
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geary Blvd & 6th Ave
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38R38R
    Wait for bus
    38R
    Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 15638
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - F
    Wait for light rail
    F
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    Ride to light rail station
    The Embarcadero & Stockton St
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 38R, Bus line F.

  • Is there a direct bus between California Academy of Sciences and Pier 39?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, Sf to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf in 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39?

    The 28 bus line goes from Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St station near California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, Sf to Fisherman`S Wharf station near Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 by bus?

    The total travel time between California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, Sf and Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near California Academy of Sciences to get to Pier 39?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St stop near California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between California Academy of Sciences and Pier 39?

    Get off the bus at the Fisherman`S Wharf stop, which is closest to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf.

  • When is the last bus from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39?

    The last bus from California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, Sf to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf is the 19th Avenue line. It leaves the Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St stop at 4:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39?

    The ride from California Academy of Sciences to Pier 39 costs $2.50.

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