How to get from Union Square to Powell Street by cable car?

From Union Square to Powell Street by cable car

Take one direct cable car from Union Square to Powell Street in San Francisco: take the PM cable car from Powell St & Sutter St station to Powell St & Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The cable car schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

6min$8.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to Powell Street
Leaves from Powell St & Sutter St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16076
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Market & Powell
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Powell St & Market St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Powell Street
    Walk to
    Powell Street
    Market Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Powell Street

The distance between Union Square, San Francisco and Powell Street, San Francisco is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 6 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Powell Street by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car schedule from Union Square to Powell Street

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Powell Street?

    The fastest way takes 6 minutes, using Cable Car line PM.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Union Square and Powell Street?

    Yes, there’s a direct cable car going from Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Powell Street in San Francisco in 6 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Union Square to Powell Street?

    The PM cable car line goes from Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Powell St & Market St station near Powell Street in San Francisco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Powell Street by cable car?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Powell Street in San Francisco by cable car is about 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Union Square to get to Powell Street?

    Get on the PM cable car from the Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Union Square and Powell Street?

    Get off the cable car at the Powell St & Market St station, which is closest to Powell Street in San Francisco.

  • When is the first bus from Union Square to Powell Street?

    The first bus from Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Powell Street in San Francisco is 3rd - 19th Ave Owl. It leaves the Stockton St & Sutter St stop at 9:15 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Union Square to Powell Street?

    The ride from Union Square to Powell Street costs $8.00.

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