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

From Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street by cable car

Take one direct cable car from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street in Chinatown: take the PH cable car from Hyde St & North Point St station to Powell St & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The cable car schedule from Ghirardelli Square may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

17min$8.00

Leaves from Hyde St & North Point St

Step by Step

1
Walk to cable car station
Hyde St & North Point St
ID 15081
290 yd • 4 min
2
PH
Wait for cable car
PH
Market & Powell
3
Ride to cable car station
Powell St & Pine St
ID 16070
14 min
4
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 Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street

The distance between Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 1.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car schedule from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street

To check the cable car schedule from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ghirardelli 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 Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?
The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Cable Car line PH.
Is there a direct cable car between Ghirardelli Square and Powell Street?
Yes, there’s a direct cable car going from Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Powell Street in Chinatown in 17 min.
Which cable car line goes from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?
The PH cable car line goes from Hyde St & North Point St station near Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Powell St & Pine St station near Powell Street in Chinatown.
How long does it take to travel from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street by cable car?
The total travel time between Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill and Powell Street in Chinatown by cable car is about 17 min.
Where do I get on the cable car near Ghirardelli Square to get to Powell Street?
Get on the PH cable car from the Hyde St & North Point St station near Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill.
Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Ghirardelli Square and Powell Street?
Get off the cable car at the Powell St & Pine St station, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.
When is the last cable car from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?
The last cable car from Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Powell Street in Chinatown is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Hyde St & North Point St station at 4:36 PM.
When is the first bus from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?
The first bus from Ghirardelli Square in Russian Hill to Powell Street in Chinatown is 3rd - 19th Ave Owl. It leaves the North Point St & Polk St stop at 9:04 PM.
How much is the cable car fare from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?
The ride from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street costs $8.00.

Last updated on October 3, 2026

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

From Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street by cable car

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Public transit directions from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street

Cable Car schedule from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street

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Questions & Answers

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

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

Which cable car line goes from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?

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

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

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

When is the last cable car from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?

When is the first bus from Ghirardelli Square to Powell Street?

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

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