How to get from Alameda to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car?

Alameda to Powell Street - Bus Schedule

The 19 bus from Alameda to Powell Street runs from 6:22 AM to 10:36 PM, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alameda to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car

To get from Alameda to Powell Street in Chinatown, you’ll need to take one bus line, one BART line and one cable car line: take the 19 bus from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station to 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the PH cable car from Powell St & Market St station to Powell St & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.75. The BART, bus and cable car schedule from Alameda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

61min$14.75

Leaves from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Pan AM Way & W Midway Av
ID 52141
0.58 mi • 12 min
2
19
Wait for bus
19
Downtown Oakland
3
Ride to bus station
12th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
ID 55557
20 min
4
Walk to BART station
12th St. Oakland City Center
80 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
YELLOW
San Francisco International Airport
6
Ride to BART station
Powell Street
14 min
7
Walk to cable car station
Powell St & Market St
70 yd • 1 min
8
PH
Wait for cable car
PH
Beach & Hyde
9
Ride to cable car station
Powell St & Pine St
ID 16069
5 min
10
Walk to
Powell Street
Powell St & Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Alameda to Powell Street

The distance between Alameda, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 13.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Cable Car schedule from Alameda to Powell Street

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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 19, BART line YELLOW, Cable Car line PH.
Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Powell Street?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one BART line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.
Which bus line goes from Alameda to Powell Street?
The 19 bus line goes from Pan AM Way & W Midway Av station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one cable car line till 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Alameda to Powell Street by bus, BART and cable car?
The total travel time between Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus, BART and cable car is about 1 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Alameda to get to Powell Street?
Get on the 19 bus from the Pan AM Way & W Midway Av stop near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alameda and Powell Street?
Get off the bus at the 12th St & Broadway (12th St BART) station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
When is the first ferry from Alameda to Powell Street?
The first ferry from Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street in Chinatown is Alameda Seaplane. It leaves the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal at 11:30 PM.
How much is the total bus, BART and cable car fare from Alameda to Powell Street?
The ride from Alameda to Powell Street costs $14.75.

Last updated on October 22, 2026

How to get from Alameda to Powell Street by BART, bus and cable car?

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