How to get from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square by bus?

San Francisco City Hall to Union Square - Bus Schedule

The 5R bus from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square runs from 7:30 AM to 7:29 PM, with departures every 10 min. The trip takes about 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco City Hall to Union Square by bus

Take one direct bus from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the 5R bus from McAllister St & Van Ness Ave station to Market St Between 4th & 5th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from San Francisco City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

19min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5R5R
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from McAllister St & Van Ness Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    McAllister St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15405
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St Between 4th & 5th
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square

The distance between San Francisco City Hall, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 5R.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco City Hall and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    The 5R bus line goes from McAllister St & Van Ness Ave station near San Francisco City Hall to Market St Between 4th & 5th station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco City Hall and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco City Hall to get to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    Get on the 5R bus from the McAllister St & Van Ness Ave stop near San Francisco City Hall in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco City Hall and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    Get off the bus at the Market St Between 4th & 5th stop, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    The first BART from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is Daly City - Berryessa/North San José. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 9:53 PM.

  • When is the first bus from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center?

    The first bus from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is Owl Taraval. It leaves the Market St & 8th St stop at 9:16 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square?

    The ride from San Francisco City Hall to Union Square costs $2.75.

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