How to get from Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car?

From Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car

To get from Western Addition to Powell Street in Chinatown, take the 38R bus from Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave station to O'Farrell St & Powell St/Union Square station. Next, take the PH cable car from Powell St & O'Farrell St station to Powell St & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and cable car schedule from Western Addition may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

23min$10.75

38R

Leaves from Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave
80 yd • 1 min
2
38R
Wait for bus
38R
Transit Center
3
Ride to bus station
O'Farrell St & Powell St/Union Square
ID 15817
14 min
4
Walk to cable car station
Powell St & O'Farrell St
ID 16068
20 yd • 1 min
5
PH
Wait for cable car
PH
Beach & Hyde
6
Ride to cable car station
Powell St & Pine St
ID 16069
4 min
7
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 Western Addition to Powell Street

The distance between Western Addition, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 2.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Western Addition to Powell Street

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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western Addition to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 38R, Cable Car line PH.
Is there a direct bus between Western Addition and Powell Street?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.
Which bus line goes from Western Addition to Powell Street?
The 38R bus line goes from Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave station near Western Addition in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to O'Farrell St & Powell St/Union Square station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till O'Farrell St & Powell St/Union Square station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car?
The total travel time between Western Addition in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus and cable car is about 23 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western Addition to get to Powell Street?
Get on the 38R bus from the Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave stop near Western Addition in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Addition and Powell Street?
Get off the bus at the O'Farrell St & Powell St/Union Square station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
When is the first bus from Western Addition to Powell Street?
The first bus from Western Addition in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street in Chinatown is Geary. It leaves the Geary Blvd & Masonic Ave stop at 9:02 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Western Addition to Powell Street?
The ride from Western Addition to Powell Street costs $10.75.

Last updated on October 22, 2026

How to get from Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car?

From Western Addition to Powell Street by bus and cable car

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