What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Castro?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Castro is to bus which costs $2 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Castro?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Castro is to BART which takes 7 min and costs $1 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Castro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Embarcadero & Ferry Building and arriving at Market St & 17th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Castro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at 16th Street / Mission. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Castro?

The distance between Embarcadero and Castro is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Castro without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Castro without a car is to BART which takes 7 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Castro?

The BART from Embarcadero to 16th Street / Mission takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Castro bus from?

Embarcadero to Castro bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from The Embarcadero & Ferry Building station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Castro train from?

Embarcadero to Castro train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Castro bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Castro bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & 17th St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Castro train arrive?

Embarcadero to Castro train services, operated by BART, arrive at 16th Street / Mission station.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 840+ hotels available in Castro.

Embarcadero to Castro - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Castro by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to 16th Street / MissionYellow-S / ...
7 min
$1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Ferry Building to Market St & 17th StLowl / ...
20 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Castro3.8 mi
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Embarcadero to Castro3.5 mi
1h 8m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to Metro Castro Station/OutboundK / ...
8 min
$2

Embarcadero to Castro by subway

1628Weekly Subways

7 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Castro, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to 16th Street / Mission every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from The Embarcadero & Ferry Building to Market St & 17th St hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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