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San Francisco Public Transportation

A summary of San Francisco public transportation agencies and San Francisco area public transportation options.
Trip Planner
Use this handy trip planner to make sense of all the interconnecting systems. All you need to know is your starting and ending address, and when you want to go.
AC Transit
Serves communities east of San Francisco, including Berkeley.
BayArea Rapid Transit (BART)
Serves the East Bay and Peninsula. Accessible from San Francisco Airport by shuttle.
How BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Works
How the BART system works, summary of passes available, how to get tickets online.
Blue & Gold Fleet
Departs from San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf to Oakland, Alameda, Alcatraz, Tiburon, Sausalito, and Angel Island. Also offers Bay Cruises.
CalTrain
Commuter rail service between San Francisco and San Jose. Passes through the center of Silicon Valley.
Golden Gate Bus and Ferry
They operate the Larkspur, Tiburon & Sausalito ferries and provide bus service to adjacent counties.
Market Street Railway
A colorful fleet of historic trolley cars that operates in the heart of San Francisco.
Muni Accessible Services
Accessibility information for the Muni system.
Municipal Railway (Muni)
Schedules, route and fare information for the city's major public transportation system.
Public Transportation Strategies
A candid discussion of transportation options.
Red & White Cruises
Bay cruises, ferry service, charters.
Samtrans
Serving San Mateo County, provides bus service from San Francisco to Palo Alto.

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