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

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

To get from Orinda to Powell Street in Chinatown, you’ll need to take one bus line, one BART line and one cable car line: take the 6 bus from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station to Orinda 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 53 min. The ride fare is $15.95. The BART, bus and cable car schedule from Orinda may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

53min$15.95

Leaves from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Moraga Way and Orchard Rd
ID 832129
90 yd • 1 min
2
6
Wait for bus
6
Orinda BART via St. Mary's College
3
Ride to bus station
Orinda BART
ID 831366
7 min
4
Walk to BART station
Orinda
30 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for BART
YELLOW
San Francisco International Airport
6
Ride to BART station
Powell Street
29 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 Orinda to Powell Street

The distance between Orinda, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 18.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orinda 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 Orinda to Powell Street

To check the BART, bus and cable car schedule from Orinda to Powell Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orinda) 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 Orinda to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 6, BART line YELLOW, Cable Car line PH.
Is there a direct bus between Orinda 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 53 min.
Which bus line goes from Orinda to Powell Street?
The 6 bus line goes from Moraga Way and Orchard Rd station near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Orinda BART station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one cable car line till Orinda BART station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Orinda to Powell Street by bus, BART and cable car?
The total travel time between Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus, BART and cable car is about 53 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Orinda to get to Powell Street?
Get on the 6 bus from the Moraga Way and Orchard Rd stop near Orinda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orinda and Powell Street?
Get off the bus at the Orinda BART station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
How much is the total bus, BART and cable car fare from Orinda to Powell Street?
The ride from Orinda to Powell Street costs $15.95.

Last updated on October 22, 2026

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

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

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