What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill is to tram which costs $2 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Telegraph Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St and arriving at Sansome St & Lombard St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Embarcadero and Telegraph Hill?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and arriving at San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Telegraph Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Embarcadero & Washington St and arriving at The Embarcadero & Greenwich St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill?

The distance between Embarcadero and Telegraph Hill is 3066 feet.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill without a car is to tram which takes 4 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill?

The tram from The Embarcadero & Washington St to The Embarcadero & Greenwich St takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill bus from?

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill train from?

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from The Embarcadero & Washington St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Sansome St & Lombard St station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill train arrive?

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at The Embarcadero & Greenwich St station.

Where can I stay near Telegraph Hill?

There are 858+ hotels available in Telegraph Hill.

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill by tram, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Washington St to The Embarcadero & Greenwich StF / ...
4 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St to Sansome St & Lombard St114 / ...
8 min
$2–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F to San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry TerminalP41
10 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill4,990 ft
2 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill4,310 ft
15 min

Embarcadero to Telegraph Hill by tram

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Distance: 3,070 ft
Duration: 4 min

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from The Embarcadero & Washington St to The Embarcadero & Greenwich St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St to Sansome St & Lombard St hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 8 min. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency also services this route hourly.

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