How to get from San Francisco to Top of the Mark by cable car and light rail?

San Francisco to Top of the Mark - Light Rail Schedule

The N light rail from San Francisco to Top of the Mark runs from 6:04 AM to 12:08 AM, with departures every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco to Top of the Mark by cable car and light rail

To get from San Francisco to Top of the Mark in Nob Hill, take the N light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station. Next, take the CA cable car from California St & Drumm St station to California St & Mason St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The cable car and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car and light rail schedule to Top of the Mark on the Moovit app.

18min$10.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Cable Car - CACA
Walk to Top of the Mark
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 - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    California St & Drumm St
    ID 13860
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - CACA
    Wait for cable car
    CA
    Van Ness & California
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    California St & Mason St
    ID 13880
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Top of the Mark
    Walk to
    Top of the Mark
    California Street
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Top of the Mark

The distance between San Francisco, Nob Hill and Top of the Mark, Nob Hill is approximately 2.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Top of the Mark by cable car and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nob Hill – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco to Top of the Mark

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Cable Car line CA.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Top of the Mark?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The N light rail line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station near Top of the Mark in Nob Hill.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Top of the Mark by light rail and cable car?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Top of the Mark in Nob Hill by light rail and cable car is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Top of the Mark?

    Get on the N 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 Top of the Mark?

    Get off the light rail at the A3 Market Street & Front Street (NW) Entrance / Exit station, which is closest to Top of the Mark in Nob Hill.

  • When is the last bus from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The last bus from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Top of the Mark in Nob Hill is the San Bruno line. It leaves the Market St & 8th St stop at 4:34 PM.

  • When is the last BART from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The last BART from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Top of the Mark in Nob Hill is the Daly City - Dublin/Pleasanton line. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 4:45 PM.

  • When is the last cable car from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The last cable car from San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Top of the Mark in Nob Hill is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Powell St & Market St station at 4:31 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Top of the Mark?

    The ride from San Francisco to Top of the Mark costs $10.75.

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