The City by the Bay. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
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 provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 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 when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
11 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
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
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Read the best places to visit in San Francisco →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 — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open San Francisco Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep San Francisco's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
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.