San Francisco is not what you will consider a big city. Located at the tip of the San Francisco peninsula and mostly surrounded by water, the whole city is only seven square miles.
Walking and the numerous public transits listed below is a great way to explore the city, because many of the city's most popular tourist destinations are within walking distance of one another.
San Francisco has an extensive public transit system. San Francisco Municipal (MUNI) operates buses, cable cars, light rail and the F-line heritage streetcar within the city limits and offer popular options for exploring the city.
San Francisco Area Transit - Below is a list of options available to you while you are in San Francisco
BART connects San Francisco to Oakland, Berkeley and offers a fast and cost-effective way to get around the Bay Area.
The efficient and affordable Muni bus is a great way to get around the city of San Francisco.
Many taxicab companies provide service throughout the city and to and from San Francisco International Airport.
Take a free shuttle van to the Rental Car Center at San Francisco International Airport when you arrive to pickup your rental for your trip into town or outside of the city.
A worldwide symbol of San Francisco, the Cable Car is simply a San Francisco thing to do during your visit.
Ride the historic F Line streetcar that travels through The Castro, down Market Street, and along The Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf.
San Francisco's Muni Metro Light Rail system features six lines and offers locals and visitors an additional transportation option for getting around the city.
The Bay Area two major airports, San Francisco Intl. Airport and Oakland Intl. Airport are fully accessible by public transit. Save money and ride the BART.
Clipper is your ticket to ride transit in the Bay Area. This all-in-one transit card allows you to add passes, transit value and parking value to your Clipper Card at a variety of places.
San Francisco Attractions
| From San Francisco | Driving Time | Miles/KM |
|---|---|---|
| Calistoga | 1.5 hours | 75/122 |
| Clear Lake/ Lake County | 2.5hours | 120/200 |
| Larkspur | 30 minutes | 15/24 |
| Mendocino /Ft. Bragg | 4 hours | 156/251 |
| Muir Woods | 30 minutes | 15/24 |
| Mt. Tamalpais | 1.25 hours | 25/40 |
| Petaluma | 1 hour | 38/61 |
| Point Reyes | 1 hour | 38/61 |
| Napa/Sonoma Wine Country | 1 hour | 50/80 |
| Sausalito | 20 minutes | 8/13 |
| Tiburon | 30 minutes | 16/26 |
| Vallejo | 45 minutes | 25/40 |
| From San Francisco | Driving Time | Miles/KM |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 25 minutes | 12/19 |
| Gold Country | 3 hours | 131/211 |
| Lake Tahoe | 4 hours | 209/333 |
| Las Vegas | 12 hours | 574/918 |
| Nevada City | 3 hours | 151/243 |
| Oakland / Downtown | 20 minutes | 10/16 |
| Oakland International Airport | 30 minutes | 16/26 |
| Pleasanton | 45 minutes | 39/62 |
| Reno | 4.5 hours | 230/374 |
| Sacramento | 1 - 1.5 hours | 88/143 |
| Sequoia National Park | 7 hours | 270/432 |
| Yosemite National Park | 4 hours | 185/296 |
| From San Francisco | Driving Time | Miles/KM |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim / Disneyland | 8 hours | 430/688 |
| Carmel / Monterey | 2.5 hours | 133/214 |
| Death Valley National Park | 11 hours | 525/840 |
| Half Moon Bay / Pillar Point | 35 minutes | 25/40 |
| Los Angeles (coastal scenic route) | 11 hours | 437/703 |
| Los Angeles (inland route) | 8 hours | 389/622 |
| San Francisco International Airport | 25 minutes | 14/23 |
| Santa Clara | 45 minutes | 35/56 |
| Santa Cruz | 2 hours | 74/119 |
| San Diego (coastal scenic route) | 13 hours | 555/888 |
| San Diego (inland route) | 9 hours | 508/813 |
| San Jose | 1 hour | 50/80 |
| San Jose International Airport | 1 hour | 50/80 |
| San Simeon / Hearst Castle | 4 hours | 198/317 |
| Stanford University / Palo Alto | 1 hour | 33/53 |
