How to get from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square by light rail?

From Castro/Upper Market to Union Square by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the K light rail from Castro station to Metro Powell Station/Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The light rail schedule from Castro/Upper Market may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

15min$2.75
Light Rail - K
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Castro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Castro/Upper Market
  • 2
    Light Rail - K
    Wait for light rail
    K
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Powell Station/Downtown
    ID 15417
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    690 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square

The distance between Castro/Upper Market, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 2.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Light Rail line K.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Castro/Upper Market and Union Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 15 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square?

    The K light rail line goes from Metro Powell Station/Downtown station near Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square by light rail?

    The total travel time between Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by light rail is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Castro/Upper Market to get to Union Square?

    Get on the K light rail from the Metro Powell Station/Downtown station near Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Castro/Upper Market and Union Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Union Square station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first bus from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square?

    The first bus from Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is Owl Taraval. It leaves the Market St & Castro St stop at 9:06 PM.

  • When is the first BART from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square?

    The first BART from Castro/Upper Market in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the 16th Street / Mission station at 9:50 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square?

    The ride from Castro/Upper Market to Union Square costs $2.75.

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