GettinG Around San Francisco Streets by night Curvy streets, hidden alleyways and lots of hills – that’s what San Francisco is known for. But believe it or not, San Francisco is an easy place to get around, whether you’re on a bus, streetcar or your own feet. if you opt for public transit, here are a few suggestions on how to get to some major points of interest from our flagship Visitor information Center at the Moscone Center. ALAMO SQUARE Catch the 5 or 21 Muni bus at the corner of Market and Powell streets. take the 5 westbound to the corner of McAllister and Fillmore streets, or the 21 westbound to the corner of Hayes and Steiner streets. Both buses also continue on to Golden Gate Park. Points of interest: Painted Ladies. TRANSIT ROUTES CASTRO Walk north on Fourth St. to Market St. and head 749 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Adult bus, streetcar and Muni Metro fares are $3. Youth (5-17 years), seniors (65+ years), and individuals with disabilities pay $1.50. Children under 4 years ride for free. one-way cable car tickets cost $8 for anyone five and over. Muni Passports are available at the Visitor information Center for one day ($24), three days ($36), and seven days ($47), and are valid for unlimited rides on the Muni vehicles mentioned above. into any of the BArt/Muni underground stations. Be sure you enter the Muni side of the station. take outbound Muni Metro K, L or M lines to the Castro Station. or, take the historic F streetcar in the center of Market St. to Castro St. CHINATOWN Walk five blocks northeast on third St. to Grant Ave. Walk north on Grant Ave. to the Chinatown Gate at Bush St. or, take Muni bus 30 or 45 at third and Howard streets or the northbound cable car to Chinatown. Points of interest: Chinese Cultural Center and Chinese Historical Society. CIVIC CENTER/HAYES VALLEY take Muni bus 5r, 7X or 31 westbound on Market St. or any outbound Muni Metro underground to Civic Center Station. Points of interest: SFJAZZ Center, Asian Art Museum, and City Hall. 78 . sftravel.com San Francisco travel Association VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER CABLE CAR Walk north on Fourth St. take a left on Market St., then a right on Powell St. Board any cable car at the Powell St. Cable Car turnaround. Both the Powell-Hyde and the Powell-Mason lines take you to Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.
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