How to get from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square by bus and light rail?

From San Francisco to Portsmouth Square by bus and light rail

To get from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown, take the L light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Montgomery Street station. Next, take the 8AX bus from Kearny St & Geary St station to Kearny St & Clay St/Chinatown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portsmouth Square on the Moovit app.

13min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8AX8AX
Walk to Portsmouth Square
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8AX8AX
    Wait for bus
    8AX
    Pacific + Kearny
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & Clay St/Chinatown
    ID 14820
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Portsmouth Square
    Walk to
    Portsmouth Square
    Kearny Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square

The distance between San Francisco, Chinatown and Portsmouth Square, Chinatown is approximately 1.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 8AX.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Portsmouth Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The L light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Montgomery Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montgomery Street station near Portsmouth Square in Chinatown.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Portsmouth Square in Chinatown by light rail and bus is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Portsmouth Square?

    Get on the L light rail from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco and Portsmouth Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Montgomery Street stop, which is closest to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown.

  • When is the first bus from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The first bus from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown is Rich - Oak Transbay All Nighter. It leaves the Market St & 7th St stop at 9:03 PM.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The first BART from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 9:53 PM.

  • When is the last cable car from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The last cable car from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Powell St & Market St station at 4:31 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square?

    The ride from San Francisco to Portsmouth Square costs $2.75.

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