How to get from Pier 39 to Union Square by cable car?

Pier 39 to Union Square - Cable Car Schedule

The PM cable car from Pier 39 to Union Square runs from 7:00 AM to 11:03 PM, with departures every 5-25 min. The trip takes about 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pier 39 to Union Square by cable car

Take one direct cable car from Pier 39 to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the PM cable car from Taylor St & Bay St station to Powell St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The cable car schedule from Pier 39 may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

17min$8.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Taylor St & Bay St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Taylor St & Bay St
    ID 16644
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Market & Powell
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16076
    12 min
  • 4
    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 Pier 39 to Union Square

The distance between Pier 39, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pier 39 to Union Square by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car schedule from Pier 39 to Union Square

To check the cable car schedule from Pier 39 to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pier 39) and destination (Union Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Cable Car line PM.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Pier 39 and Union Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct cable car going from Pier 39 in North Beach to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 17 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Pier 39 to Union Square?

    The PM cable car line goes from Taylor St & Bay St station near Pier 39 in North Beach to Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pier 39 to Union Square by cable car?

    The total travel time between Pier 39 in North Beach and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by cable car is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Pier 39 to get to Union Square?

    Get on the PM cable car from the Taylor St & Bay St station near Pier 39 in North Beach.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Pier 39 and Union Square?

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

  • When is the last cable car from Pier 39 to Union Square?

    The last cable car from Pier 39 in North Beach to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the Powell - Mason Cable Car line. It leaves the Taylor St & Bay St station at 4:24 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Pier 39 to Union Square?

    The last bus from Pier 39 in North Beach to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the Bayshore line. It leaves the Powell St & North Point St stop at 4:46 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Pier 39 to Union Square?

    The ride from Pier 39 to Union Square costs $8.00.

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