Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum1.3 days
Recommended2.5 days
Entrance Fee
Adult
8 USD
Child
8 USD
Student
8 USD
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
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Monday06:30 — 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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