Sights · Our pick in California
San Francisco cable cars
Ride the hills
About San Francisco cable cars
San Francisco’s cable cars run on the Powell–Hyde, Powell–Mason and California Street lines. They are part of the city’s Muni system, run by SFMTA, and you can pay with the MuniMobile app or a Clipper card.
Why it's on our list
- Three lines
- Powell Street turnaround
- Muni fares
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with San Francisco cable cars before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to San Francisco cable cars, as the crow flies.
- Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel0.4 mi8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco0.5 mi10 min walk
- Fairmont San Francisco0.5 mi11 min walk
- Nob Hill Hotel0.6 mi12 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from San Francisco cable cars are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Alcatraz3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Golden Gate Bridge5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 13 min