What is the cheapest way to get from Ferry Building to Japantown?

The cheapest way to get from Ferry Building to Japantown is to cable car which costs $2 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferry Building to Japantown?

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

Is there a direct bus between Ferry Building 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 Ferry Building 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 Ferry Building to Japantown?

The distance between Ferry Building and Japantown is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Ferry Building to Japantown without a car?

The best way to get from Ferry Building to Japantown without a car is to cable car which takes 20 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Ferry Building to Japantown?

The cable car from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Ave takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ferry Building to Japantown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ferry Building to Japantown train from?

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

Where does the Ferry Building to Japantown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ferry Building to Japantown train arrive?

Ferry Building 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 792+ hotels available in Japantown.

Ferry Building to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via cable car, bus, and taxi

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

Cable car
best
1. Take the cable car from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Avecablecar Ca
20 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Market St to Geary Blvd & Laguna Stbus 38 / ...
22 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ferry Building to Japantowntaxi 2.5 mi
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ferry Building to Japantownwalk 2.2 mi
42 min
Line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Steuart St & Market St to Sutter St & Buchanan Stbus 2
23 min
$2

Ferry Building to Japantown by foot and cable car

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Ferry Building, CA, USA and Japantown, CA, USA?

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a vehicle from California St & Drumm St to California St & Van Ness Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, 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.

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