How to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square by BART and bus?

San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square - Bus Schedule

The W bus from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square runs from 4:25 PM to 6:10 PM, with departures every 20-25 min. The trip takes about 52 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the W bus from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station to 5th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 bus and finally take the GREEN BART from West Oakland station to Powell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $10.20. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco Transbay Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

52min$10.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Bus - 6262
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Bay Farm Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th St & Market St
    ID 52640
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Market St
    ID 54331
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    West Oakland BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mandela Pkwy & 7th St (West Oakland BART)
    ID 53915
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    West Oakland
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Powell Street
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square

The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 17.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line 62, BART line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square?

    The W bus line goes from Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station near San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District to 5th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till 5th St & Market St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus and BART is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco Transbay Terminal to get to Union Square?

    Get on the W bus from the Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck stop near San Francisco Transbay Terminal in Financial District.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Union Square?

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

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square?

    The ride from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Union Square costs $10.20.

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