How to get from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square by light rail?

Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square - Light Rail Schedule

The T light rail from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square runs from 6:08 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the T light rail from Fourth St & Brannan Northbound station to Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The light rail schedule from Townsend St & 5th St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

13min$2.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Fourth St & Brannan Northbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Fourth St & Brannan Northbound
    ID 17879
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
    ID 17877
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square

The distance between Townsend St & 5th St, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Townsend St & 5th St 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 Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square

To check the light rail schedule from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Townsend St & 5th St) 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 Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Light Rail line T.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Townsend St & 5th St and Union Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Townsend St & 5th St in Soma to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square?

    The T light rail line goes from Fourth St & Brannan Northbound station near Townsend St & 5th St in Soma to Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square by light rail?

    The total travel time between Townsend St & 5th St in Soma and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by light rail is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Townsend St & 5th St to get to Union Square?

    Get on the T light rail from the Fourth St & Brannan Northbound station near Townsend St & 5th St in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Townsend St & 5th St and Union Square?

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

  • When is the last bus from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square?

    The last bus from Townsend St & 5th St in Soma to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is the Stockton line. It leaves the Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain stop at 4:30 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square?

    The ride from Townsend St & 5th St to Union Square costs $2.75.

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