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

From Powell Street to Union Square by cable car

Take one direct cable car from Powell Street to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center: take the PM cable car from Powell St & Market St station to Powell St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The cable car schedule from Powell Street may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

6min$8.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - PMPM
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Powell St & Market St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Market St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - PMPM
    Wait for cable car
    PM
    Bay & Taylor
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16075
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Powell Street to Union Square

The distance between Powell Street, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 6 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powell 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 Powell Street to Union Square

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

    The fastest way takes 6 minutes, using Cable Car line PM.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct cable car going from Powell Street in San Francisco to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center in 6 min.

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

    The PM cable car line goes from Powell St & Market St station near Powell Street in San Francisco to Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

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

    The total travel time between Powell Street in San Francisco and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by cable car is about 6 min.

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

    Get on the PM cable car from the Powell St & Market St station near Powell Street in San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Powell Street 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.

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

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

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