How to get from Nob Hill to Union Square by bus and cable car?

From Nob Hill to Union Square by bus and cable car

To get from Nob Hill to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, take the 1 bus from Clay St & Van Ness Ave station to Clay St & Powell St station. Next, take the PM cable car from Powell St & Clay St station to Powell St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and cable car schedule from Nob Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

15min$10.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Clay St & Van Ness Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clay St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 14031
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Drumm + Clay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clay St & Powell St
    ID 14027
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Clay St
    ID 16052
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Market & Powell
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16076
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nob Hill to Union Square

The distance between Nob Hill, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nob Hill to Union Square by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Nob Hill to Union Square

To check the bus and cable car schedule from Nob Hill to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nob Hill) and destination (Union Square), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nob Hill to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 1, Cable Car line PM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nob Hill and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nob Hill to Union Square?

    The 1 bus line goes from Clay St & Van Ness Ave station near Nob Hill in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Clay St & Powell St station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till Clay St & Powell St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nob Hill to Union Square by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Nob Hill in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus and cable car is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nob Hill to get to Union Square?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Clay St & Van Ness Ave stop near Nob Hill in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nob Hill and Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the Clay St & Powell St station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the last bus from Nob Hill to Union Square?

    The last bus from Nob Hill in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the California line. It leaves the Clay St & Van Ness Ave stop at 4:37 PM.

  • When is the last cable car from Nob Hill to Union Square?

    The last cable car from Nob Hill in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Hyde St & Jackson St station at 4:41 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nob Hill to Union Square?

    The ride from Nob Hill to Union Square costs $10.75.

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