San Francisco Cable Cars in San Francisco

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San Francisco Cable Cars in San Francisco | Journest 2026

San Francisco Cable Cars

World's last manually operated cable car system. National Historic Landmark, operating since 1873. Three lines traverse the city's steepest hills.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 7, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1.3 days

Recommended2.5 days

Entrance Fee

Adult

8 USD

Child

8 USD

Student

8 USD

freeFor.under_4Free

Single ride $8. Day Muni Passport: $24. Under 4 free with adult

Best Time to Visit

Early morning (before 8am) or late evening on weekdays — Powell/Market lines can be 30-60 minutes midday.

How to Get There

Main stop at Powell & Market (turntable). Other boarding points: California & Van Ness, Powell & Hyde (Fisherman's Wharf), Mason & Taylor.

What to Expect

Ride up steep hills with city views, standing on running board or sitting inside. Three routes: Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason to Fisherman's Wharf, California Street through Financial District.

Best Photo Spot

Lombard Street (Powell-Hyde line) — cable car with crooked street backdrop. Hyde Street descent toward the bay.

Working Hours

Monday06:30 — 00:30

Tuesday06:30 — 00:30

Wednesday06:30 — 00:30

Thursday06:30 — 00:30

Friday06:30 — 00:30

Saturday06:30 — 00:30

Sunday06:30 — 00:30

Note

Run daily ~6:30 AM-12:30 AM. Less frequent late night. Cable Car Museum free 10 AM-5 PM

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Board at intermediate stops instead of terminals (Powell/Market). California Street line usually has no lines.

Outside running board for best views and photos. Hold on tight! Inside is safer with kids.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting San Francisco Cable Cars

California Street line is less touristy with no lines — great option for experience without waiting.

Get Muni Passport if planning multiple rides — pays off after 3 cable car trips.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

25°

48%17 м/с

Today

30°14°

Tomorrow

29°11°

Fri

28°15°

Sat

19°13°

Sun

23°12°

Mon

23°12°

Tue

20°13°

14°

8°Jan

15°

9°Feb

16°

9°Mar

17°

10°Apr

18°

11°May

19°

12°Jun

19°

12°Jul

20°

13°Aug

21°

13°Sep

20°

12°Oct

17°

10°Nov

14°

8°Dec

Water temperature

12°

11°

12°

13°

14°

13°

12°

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Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

Working Hours

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