How to get from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House by bus and cable car?

From Union Square to War Memorial Opera House by bus and cable car

To get from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center, take the PM cable car from Powell St & Sutter St station to Powell St & Market St station. Next, take the 5R bus from Market St & Powell St station to McAllister St & Van Ness Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and cable car schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to War Memorial Opera House on the Moovit app.

21min$10.75
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - PMPM
Bus - 5R5R
Walk to War Memorial Opera House
Leaves from Powell St & Sutter St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Powell St & Sutter St
    ID 16076
    90 yd • 2 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 & Market St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Powell St
    ID 15688
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Ocean Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    McAllister St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15404
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to War Memorial Opera House
    Walk to
    War Memorial Opera House
    Van Ness Avenue
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House

The distance between Union Square, Downton/Civic Center and War Memorial Opera House, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 1.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Cable Car line PM, Bus line 5R.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Union Square and War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    The PM cable car line goes from Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square to Powell St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Powell St & Market St station near War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square and War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center by cable car and bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Union Square to get to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    Get on the PM cable car from the Powell St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Union Square and War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    Get off the cable car at the Powell St & Market St stop, which is closest to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first bus from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    The first bus from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center is Fulton. It leaves the Market St & Grant Ave stop at 9:25 PM.

  • When is the last BART from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    The last BART from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center is the Antioch - SFO Int’l Airport line. It leaves the Powell Street station at 4:43 PM.

  • When is the last cable car from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center?

    The last cable car from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House in Downton/Civic Center is the Powell - Hyde Cable Car line. It leaves the Powell St & Sutter St station at 4:20 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House?

    The ride from Union Square to War Memorial Opera House costs $10.75.

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