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Weekend Transit Services for the America’s Cup World Series and Fleet Week Events, October 6-7, 2012
Welcome to San Francisco and an exciting series of waterfront events in early October 2012. The main event viewing areas are along San Francisco’s northern and eastern waterfront, including Marina Green, Aquatic Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Piers 30-32 and Pier 80. All of the waterfront locations can be reached via public transit, bike or by foot. Roads along the northern waterfront will be very busy and parking will be strictly managed to avoid local congestion.
This guide will help you plan your trip to San Francisco and move around the city with a minimum of hassle.
Your Arrival: SFO or OAK to San Francisco
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the easiest and most convenient way to get into the city from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK). Simply walk or take the free AirTrain to SFO’s International Terminal to access BART. BART trains depart from the airport for San Francisco every 15 minutes from approximately 4 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. during the week; 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Saturdays; and from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Sundays. Board the Pittsburg/Bay Point train to access any of the four downtown San Francisco stations shared with the Muni Metro system: Civic Center, Powell Street, Montgomery Street and Embarcadero. For OAK, take AirBart to the Coliseum Station and board any San Francisco-bound train. For schedules and real-time information online, go to www.bart.gov or www.bart.gov/mobile. A one-way ticket from SFO to downtown is $8.25 and is a short 30-minute ride. SFO round-trip tickets can be purchased in advance at www.bart.gov to avoid lines at the stations. From downtown San Francisco, you can find additional transit options (buses, ferries and streetcars) above ground.
Transit Service Options:
San Francisco is rich in transit options. If you’re planning on entering the city from the East Bay, Marin County, Silicon Valley or the Peninsula, there are a range of options you can choose from, including BART, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit and multiple ferry services. Visit www.511.org/americascup or call 511 for transit trip planning and real-time transit departures.
• For trips within San Francisco, take a PresidiGo bus, Golden Gate Transit bus, Muni bus, streetcar, light rail, cable car or taxi
Plan Your Transit Trip:
Wherever you’re going in the Bay Area, start with 511. Depending on your starting point and destination, some trips will require a combination of transit providers. 511 is the easiest way to plan your trip anywhere in the region and compare route and schedule information for all Bay Area transit operators. 511 also provides real-time transit departures for BART, Muni and more. For regional transit information, use www.511.org/ americascup, call 511, or download the 511 SF Bay Transit App for iPhone and Android. For San Francisco customer service assistance, call 311.
The specially-marked transit connection points on the map indicate where Muni, Golden Gate Transit buses and the PresidiGo shuttles all connect to give you more frequent travel options from the waterfront to BART, Muni Metro or Caltrain. Each of these services accepts the Clipper card, allowing you to easily reach your desired destinations quickly.
Should you choose to ride San Francisco’s world famous cable cars, the Powell-Mason Line, the Powell-Hyde Line and the California Line all terminate near the waterfront and can easily be reached by BART, Muni and Golden Gate Transit.
Clipper® Info:
Use the Clipper card as your passport to the following Bay Area transit services:
The Clipper card is the Bay Area’s all-in-one, reload-able transit card. Purchase a Clipper card at most Walgreens, Bay Crossings (Ferry Building), My Transit Plus (at the Embarcadero BART or the Montgomery BART station) and downtown San Francisco BART/ Muni stations. You can add value to your Clipper card at any BART or Muni ticket vending machine or online. A full list of retail locations and additional details about the card are available at www.clippercard.com.
To use Clipper, tap your Clipper card to the card readers located in transit stations or vehicles and Clipper will automatically acknowledge your pass or deduct the correct fare, and electronically encode any eligible transfer to your card. Please note: You are required to tap your card when you get on and off Caltrain, BART and Golden Gate Transit buses.
Riding Muni:
Muni offers extra service on several bus lines that serve the waterfront during this October weekend. For example, you can take the limited-stop 47L on Grove Street from the Civic Center BART station to Marina Green. You can also hop on the 47 from Caltrain to the Marina. And, enjoy views of the waterfront on the FS shuttle, E or F line to the Marina or the T line to Pier 80. Cable cars will be very crowded, but note that the California Cable Car Line near the Ferry Building and Embarcadero BART generally has a much shorter wait than the lines on Powell Street.
For real-time updates and current locations of Muni buses and trains, use NextMuni (www.nextmuni.com). Valid Proof of Payment (a valid bus transfer, monthly pass, limited use ticket, Muni Passport or Clipper card) is required on Muni and you may enter through any door with valid Proof of Payment. If you enter any Muni vehicle with a Clipper card, make sure to tap the card reader upon entering. If you have no transfer, pass, limited use ticket or Clipper card on hand, you must enter through the front doors of the vehicle to pay your cash fare.
Parking Info:
Transit, walking and cycling are the easiest ways to get to the waterfront for this weekend’s events. Parking near the waterfront will be strictly managed to avoid congestion.
If you choose to drive, we have designated a number of weekend event parking lots accessible by transit to reach the waterfront. They are labeled A through G on the map (in grey) and are located near transit lines and bicycle paths.
Extra bus service between Embarcadero Station (stop on Market Street) and Pier 39.
Regular Muni service:
The 22, 28, 30 and 43 routes can also be used to get to the vicinity of Bay and Fillmore. The 30 and 47 routes can be used to get to the Aquatic Park viewing area. The F Market and Wharves Line and the pilot E Embarcadero Line can be used to get to the Fisherman's Wharf area, a short walk from Aquatic Park.
Connecting Muni service:
All Muni rail lines and many Muni bus routes connect with the above service, including the K, L, M, and T lines and all cable car lines.
Other agencies service:
Golden Gate Transit 4 and 10 routes and PresidiGo CF (Crissy Field) and DT (Downtown Routes) will also provide service. Route information is available from those providers.
Transfer points:
The map shows major transfer points as follows. Only selected routes and lines are shown.
BIKE GUIDE:
Bike Routes
San Francisco, a League of American Bicyclists Gold Level Bicycle city, offers dozens of miles of bikeways for people who ride bikes. The Wiggle is the flattest route in the city if you need to quickly get from downtown to Golden Gate Park. Other recommended routes to routes to the America’s Cup World Series venues are: Polk Street, from Civic Center to Aquatic Park and the Embarcadero from the Ferry Building to the northern waterfront.
All Muni buses have bike racks on the front. Be sure to make eye contact with the operator and let him or her know that you will be stepping in front of the vehicle to load or remove your bike. Only folding bikes are allowed on Muni Metro lines. Please practice safe bicycling. Obey all traffic laws, wear a helmet, use hand signals when turning and turn on lights at dusk and dawn.
Bike Guide:
San Francisco, a League of American Bicyclists Gold Level Bicycle City, offers dozens of miles of bikeways. Recommended routes to the October weekend events are: Polk Street, from Civic Center to Aquatic Park, the Embarcadero from the Ferry Building to the northern waterfront, and Embarcadero to Pier 80 via Terry A. Francois and Illinois Streets.
All Muni buses have bike racks on the front. Be sure to make eye contact with the Operator and let him or her know that you will be stepping in front of the vehicle to load or remove your bike. Only folding bikes are allowed on Muni Metro lines. Please practice safe bicycling. Obey all traffic laws, wear a helmet, use hand signals when turning and turn on lights at dusk and dawn.
Tips for a Great Ride:
Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, BART, AC Transit and Caltrain allow you to bring your bike onboard at most times. Learn more at www.goldengatetransit.org/services/bikes.php, www.bart.gov/bikes or www.caltrain.com/riderinfo/Bicycles.html.
Ride Safe
People on bikes must follow all traffic laws; find out more along with bicycling safety tips at www.bicycling.511.org/safety/.
Ride Like a Local
• Don’t get caught in the tracks. Cross Muni/streetcar tracks at 90 degree angles whenever possible.
• Protected bike lanes keep you separated from moving traffic on Market Street, in Golden Gate Park and along the Embarcadero (on weekends only). These lanes are great for those less accustomed to riding in city traffic.
Need a Bike?
Several bike rental locations are conveniently located near transit and northern waterfront. Some of the identified bike rental locations include Justin Herman Plaza (adjacent to the Ferry Building), Union Square, Marina Green and Golden Gate Park (behind the Bandshell and along JFK Drive).
There are two bike valet locations, where you can park your bike. The first location is on Marina Boulevard and
Webster Street in the Marina Green. The second location is on Van Ness Avenue and Beach Street, west of the Aquatic Park.
Explore More
Find bike maps for San Francisco and the surrounding areas at www.sfbike.org/maps.
For Muni route, schedule, fare and accessible services information anytime: Visit www.sfmta.com or contact 311
For Muni route, schedule, fare and accessible services information anytime: Visit www.sfmta.com or contact 311
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