The City by the Bay · San Francisco's BART and Muni transit systems connect the city from the airport to Fisherman's Wharf.
Navigate San Francisco with CityNav →San Francisco's BART and Muni transit systems connect the city from the airport to Fisherman's Wharf. The historic cable cars are both a practical transport option and a major tourist attraction.
Best pass for tourists: Clipper card or Muni 1-day/3-day passport
San Francisco has 11 public transit lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.
+ 15 more stations supported in CityNav
San Francisco has 11 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.
11 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed
Bus routes across San Francisco — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, San Francisco has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring San Francisco.
Open CityNav — Free →Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for San Francisco — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.
Open San Francisco Safety Centre →San Francisco's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.
BART is a regional heavy rail system connecting San Francisco to Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, and both airports. Muni is the city's own network including Metro light rail, buses, cable cars, and historic streetcars within San Francisco. A Clipper card works on both, but fares are charged separately.
Yes, for specific routes — the three cable car lines connect downtown to Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, and Chinatown. They are slow, iconic, and a must-experience attraction. A single fare is US$8, or included in a Muni Passport day pass.
BART runs directly from SFO's international terminal to downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell, Civic Center) in about 30 minutes. Trains run every 15–20 minutes. A Clipper card or standard BART ticket covers the journey.