What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to West Portal?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to West Portal is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to West Portal?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to West Portal is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and West Portal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Embarcadero & Washington St and arriving at Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and West Portal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Embarcadero Station station and arriving at West Portal Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Embarcadero to West Portal?

The distance between Embarcadero and West Portal is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero to West Portal without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to West Portal without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to West Portal?

The tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal Station takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to West Portal train from?

Embarcadero to West Portal train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Metro Embarcadero Station.

Where does the Embarcadero to West Portal bus arrive?

Embarcadero to West Portal bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave station.

Where does the Embarcadero to West Portal train arrive?

Embarcadero to West Portal train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at West Portal Station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to West Portal?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to West Portal is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Embarcadero to West Portal.

Where can I stay near West Portal?

There are 788+ hotels available in West Portal.

Embarcadero to West Portal - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to West Portal by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

Tram
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1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal StationK / ...
15 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Washington St to Ulloa St & Forest Side AveLowl
31 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to West Portal6.5 mi
13 min
$28–35
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to West Portal6.5 mi
13 min
$2

Embarcadero to West Portal by tram

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15 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a bus from The Embarcadero & Washington St to Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 31 min.

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