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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fremont St & Market St and arriving at Geary Blvd & Laguna St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California St & Drumm St and arriving at California St & Van Ness Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Japantown?

The distance between Embarcadero and Japantown is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Japantown without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna St takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Japantown bus from?

Embarcadero to Japantown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Fremont St & Market St station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Japantown train from?

Embarcadero to Japantown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from California St & Drumm St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Japantown bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Japantown bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Geary Blvd & Laguna St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Japantown train arrive?

Embarcadero to Japantown train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at California St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 790+ hotels available in Japantown.

Embarcadero to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via bus, cable car, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Japantown by bus, cable car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna St38 / ...
15 min
$2–7
Cable car
1. Take the cable car from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness AveCa
16 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Japantown2.4 mi
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Embarcadero to Japantown2.4 mi
45 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Greenwich St to Market St & Larkin StF / ...
24 min
$2

Embarcadero to Japantown by bus

2183Weekly Buses

15 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 15 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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