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How to get from Cliff House to Pier 39 by bus?

By bus

To get from Cliff House to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf, take the 38R bus from 48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave station to Geary Blvd & Park Presidio Blvd station. Next, take the 28 bus from Park Presidio Blvd & Geary Blvd station to Powell St & Beach St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

58min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 38R38R
Bus - 2828
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from 48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave
    ID 13608
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 38R38R
    Wait for bus
    38R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geary Blvd & Park Presidio Blvd
    ID 14756
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Presidio Blvd & Geary Blvd
    ID 15953
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 5R and 28

To get from Cliff House to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf, take the 5R bus from Cabrillo St & La Playa St station to Fulton St & Park Presidio Blvd station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5R5R
Bus - 2828
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Cabrillo St & La Playa St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cabrillo St & La Playa St
    ID 13927
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fulton St & Park Presidio Blvd
    ID 14232
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St
    ID 15950
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cliff House to Pier 39

The distance between Cliff House, North Beach, Sf and Pier 39, North Beach, Sf is approximately 9.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cliff House 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 Cliff House

Cliff House is located at Point Lobos Avenue, North Beach, Sf and the nearest public transit station is 45th Ave & Balboa St.

Bus stations close to Cliff House:

  • 45th Ave & Balboa St
  • 48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave
  • Point Lobos Ave & 46th Ave

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 Kearny St & North Point St.

Bus stations close to Pier 39:

  • Kearny St & North Point St
  • North Point St & Kearny St
  • Beach St & Stockton St

Ferry stations close to Pier 39:

  • Pier 33
  • San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal

Cable Car stations close to Pier 39:

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

Alternative route by bus via 5R and 28

To get from Cliff House to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf, take the 5R bus from Cabrillo St & La Playa St station to Fulton St & Park Presidio Blvd station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5R5R
Bus - 2828
Walk to Pier 39
Leaves from Cabrillo St & La Playa St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cabrillo St & La Playa St
    ID 13927
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fulton St & Park Presidio Blvd
    ID 14232
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Presidio Blvd & Fulton St
    ID 15950
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pier 39
    Walk to
    Pier 39
    The Embarcadero
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cliff House to Pier 39?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 38R, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cliff House to Pier 39?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 5R, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cliff House and Pier 39?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cliff House to Pier 39?

    The 38R bus line goes from 48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave station near Cliff House in Seacliff, Sf to Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Transit Center station near Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cliff House to Pier 39 by bus?

    The total travel time between Cliff House in Seacliff, Sf and Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cliff House to get to Pier 39?

    Get on the 38R bus from the 48th Ave & Point Lobos Ave stop near Cliff House in Seacliff, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cliff House and Pier 39?

    Get off the bus at the Transit Center stop, which is closest to Pier 39 in North Beach, Sf.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cliff House to Pier 39?

    The ride from Cliff House to Pier 39 costs $2.50.

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