How to get from Polk Street to Union Square by cable car?

Polk Street to Union Square - Cable Car Schedule

The CA cable car from Polk Street to Union Square runs from 7:00 AM to 8:32 PM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Polk Street to Union Square by cable car

Take one direct cable car from Polk Street to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the CA cable car from California St & Polk St station to California St & Powell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The cable car schedule from Polk Street may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

12min$8.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - CACA
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from California St & Polk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    California St & Polk St
    ID 13889
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - CACA
    Wait for cable car
    CA
    Market & California
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    California St & Powell St
    ID 13891
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Polk Street to Union Square

The distance between Polk Street, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 12 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk Street 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 Polk Street to Union Square

To check the cable car schedule from Polk Street to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Polk Street) 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 Polk Street to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 12 minutes, using Cable Car line CA.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Polk Street and Union Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct cable car going from Polk Street in Nob Hill to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 12 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Polk Street to Union Square?

    The CA cable car line goes from California St & Polk St station near Polk Street in Nob Hill to California St & Powell St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk Street to Union Square by cable car?

    The total travel time between Polk Street in Nob Hill and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by cable car is about 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Polk Street to get to Union Square?

    Get on the CA cable car from the California St & Polk St station near Polk Street in Nob Hill.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Polk Street to Union Square?

    The last bus from Polk Street in Nob Hill to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the California line. It leaves the Clay St & Polk St stop at 4:38 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Polk Street to Union Square?

    The ride from Polk Street to Union Square costs $8.00.

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