The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
San Francisco Cable Cars
San Francisco, United States
Historic cable car line running from Powell and Market near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, with a second route to Ghirardelli Square. Riders pass Chinatown and Nob Hill and see downtown and bay views, while the Taylor and Bay Streets turnaround draws crowds.
Highlights
- Powell/Mason turnaround
- Lombard Street
- Chinatown
Good to know
- Lines at Powell/Mason turnaround are long
- Single ride $9, day pass $15
- Board at a mid-route stop to avoid queues
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