How to get from San Francisco to Sutro Tower by bus and light rail?

San Francisco to Sutro Tower - Light Rail Schedule

The L light rail from San Francisco to Sutro Tower runs from 6:08 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco to Sutro Tower by bus and light rail

To get from San Francisco to Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks, take the L light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Forest Hill station. Next, take the 36 bus from Laguna Honda Blvd/Opp Forest Hill station to Marview Way & Panorama Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sutro Tower on the Moovit app.

32min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 3636
Walk to Sutro Tower
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    S.F. Zoo
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Forest Hill
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguna Honda Blvd/Opp Forest Hill
    ID 15245
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marview Way & Panorama Dr
    ID 15697
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sutro Tower
    Walk to
    Sutro Tower
    Dellbrook Avenue
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Sutro Tower

The distance between San Francisco, Twin Peaks and Sutro Tower, Twin Peaks is approximately 4.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Sutro Tower by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Twin Peaks – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco to Sutro Tower

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sutro Tower?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Sutro Tower?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Sutro Tower?

    The L light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Forest Hill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hill station near Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Sutro Tower by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks by light rail and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Sutro Tower?

    Get on the L light rail from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco and Sutro Tower?

    Get off the light rail at the Forest Hill stop, which is closest to Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks.

  • When is the last bus from San Francisco to Sutro Tower?

    The last bus from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks is the Hayes - Parnassus line. It leaves the Hyde St & Grove St stop at 4:15 PM.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco to Sutro Tower?

    The first BART from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 10:10 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Sutro Tower?

    The ride from San Francisco to Sutro Tower costs $2.75.

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