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
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Open CityNav — Free →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.