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Update: Schedule updated 12/14/07.

Take Muni Express to 49ers Stadium at Monster Park® (Candlestick)

Muni offers convenient express service to and from Monster Park (Candlestick) on the 9X, 28X-, and 47X-BALLPARK EXPRESS bus lines for every San Francisco 49ers® home game. Muni also offers 86-BALLPARK SHUTTLE from Bacon & San Bruno.

Or ride the T-THIRD STREET to Gilman & 3rd Streets, where you can catch the FOOTBALL SHUTTLE throughout the game.


New for 2007

9X Ballpark Express vs. 9X Bay Shore Express

Both the 9X Bay Shore Express and the 9X Ballpark Express operate on Sundays from some downtown stops. Look for a BALLPARK headsign to be sure you board the right bus.

The 9X Bay Shore Express does not serve Monster Park (Candlestick). If you board the 9X Bay Shore Express by mistake, transfer to the 86 Ballpark Shuttle at Bacon & San Bruno to get to Monster Park (Candlestick).

86 Ballpark Shuttle no longer serves Caltrain

The 86 Ballpark Shuttle will no longer serve the Paul Avenue Caltrain station.

Caltrain no longer serves Paul Avenue station. Caltrain to Monster Park (Candlestick) instructions are below.

Extra Service on T-Third line

The T-Third Light Rail line will have several extra trips to the Bay View district before the game and from the Bay View district after the game for those who wish to take the T-Third and transfer to the new Football Shuttle bus at 3rd & Gilman/Paul station.

T Third Street connection to Football ShuttleMap of T-Third connection to Football Shuttle (gif)
Map of T-Third connection to Football Shuttle (pdf)

 

 


49ers 2007 Game Dates

2007 Preseason

  • August 13, 5:00 p.m.
  • August 18, 7:00 p.m.

2007 Regular Season

  • September 10, 7:15 p.m.
  • September 30, 1:05 p.m.
  • October 7, 1:15 p.m.
  • October 28, 1:15 p.m.
  • November 5, 1:05 p.m.
  • November 18, 1:15 p.m.
  • December 9, 1:05 p.m.
  • December 15, 5:15 p.m.
  • December 23, 1:05 p.m. (updated starting time)
The 49ers schedule (offsite link) is subject to change without notice.

Monster Park (Candlestick) 2007 bus schedules

To the game:

Line 9X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 28X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 47X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 86 - BALLPARK SHUTTLE FOOTBALL SHUTTLE
Origin Sutter & Sansome Funston & California California & Van Ness Bacon & San Bruno Gilman & Third
Stops 9X stops 28X stops 47X stops 86 stops Football Shuttle stops
Frequency Every 3-7 minutes Every 4 -7 minutes Every 4-7 minutes Every 10 minutes Every 5 minutes
Travel Time in minutes 21 40 26 12 5
First trip to 1:05 or 1:15 p.m. game 10:44am 10:22am 10:41am 8:53am 9:24am
Last trip to 1:05 or 1:15 p.m. game 1:04pm 12:50pm 1:00pm 5:23pm 4:44pm
First trip to 5 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. game 2:54 pm 2:32 pm 2:51 pm 1:03 pm 1:34 pm
Last trip to 5 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. game 5:14 pm 5:00 pm 5:10 pm 9:33 pm 8:54 pm
Line 9X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 28X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 47X - BALLPARK EXPRESS 86 - BALLPARK SHUTTLE FOOTBALL SHUTTLE

When boarding lines 9X, 28X and 47X, a round-trip football transfer is issued when you pay a cash fare. Hold on to this transfer for return service after the game.

If you miss the last 9X or 47X express bus, take the 9-SAN BRUNO from Market Street, anywhere between Montgomery Station and 11th Street, to San Bruno and Bacon, where you can transfer to the 86-BALLPARK SHUTTLE. (This is a change from the 2006 season.)

If you miss the last 28X, take the 29-SUNSET from 25th Avenue north of the park, or Sunset Blvd. south of the park, Stonestown (transfer from the 28-19TH AVENUE), Garfield/Grafton between Junipero Serra and Plymouth, or Geneva Avenue between Plymouth and Mission (including Balboa Park BART).

The 29-SUNSET stops at Gilman Avenue & Bill Walsh Way (formerly Giants Drive), a short walk through the parking lot to the stadium.

Leaving the stadium

All express and shuttle service pick up on the loop on the west side of the stadium close to the drop-off point. Line numbers are posted. Lines normally begin return trips during the 4th Quarter or when there are significant numbers of patrons waiting to leave. Show your round-trip football transfer to Muni personnel when boarding express vehicles. Service continues after the game until all waiting riders have been accommodated.

49er Express Bus Riders: Keep Your Football Transfer For Post-Game Service

The special-event fare paid to get to Monster Park (Candlestick) for the game is good for a round trip. Please keep the football transfer issued upon boarding as proof of payment for your return trip. Without the Special-Event Ticket, you will have to pay a return fare of $3.00 on Muni after the game.


Football Bus Maps

Football service map as zoomable PDF, 626 kb (offsite link)
(PDF help is available)


9X Stops

Note: This line is not the same as the 9X in regular service. Look for a BALLPARK headsign.

To the game:

  • Sutter & Sansome (Montgomery BART)
  • Sutter & Kearny
  • Stockton & Geary, Union Square
  • Stockton & Ellis
  • 4th Street & Market
  • 4th Street & Mission
  • 4th Street & Howard
  • 4th Street & Folsom
  • then express to ballpark
From the game:

  • 4th Street & Townsend
  • 3rd Street & Townsend
  • 3rd Street & Brannan
  • 3rd Street & Harrison
  • 3rd Street & Folsom
  • 3rd Street & Howard
  • 3rd Street & Market
  • Kearny & Geary
  • Kearny & Sutter

28X Stops

To and from the game:

  • Funston & California
  • Park Presidio & California
  • Park Presidio & Geary
  • Park Presidio & Balboa
  • Park Presidio & Fulton
  • 19th Avenue & Lincoln Way
  • 19th Avenue & Judah
  • 19th Avenue & Noriega
  • 19th Avenue & Quintara
  • 19th Avenue & Taraval
  • Sloat & 19th Avenue
  • Junipero Serra & Sloat
  • Ocean & Junipero Serra
  • Ocean & Harold (to the game)
  • Ocean & Phelan (from the game)
  • Geneva (Balboa Park BART)
  • Geneva & Mission
  • Geneva & Santos
  • Bayshore & Arleta
  • then express to ballpark

47X Stops

To the game:

  • California & Van Ness
  • Van Ness & Pine
  • Van Ness & Sutter
  • Van Ness & Geary
  • Van Ness & O'Farrell
  • Van Ness & Eddy
  • Van Ness & McAllister
  • Van Ness & Grove
  • Van Ness & Oak
  • South Van Ness & Mission
  • then express to ballpark
From the game:

  • South Van Ness & Mission
  • Van Ness & Market
  • Van Ness & Grove
  • Van Ness & McAllister
  • Van Ness & Turk
  • Van Ness & Eddy
  • Van Ness & O'Farrell
  • Van Ness & Post
  • Van Ness & Sutter
  • Van Ness & California
  • Van Ness & Clay
  • Van Ness & Jackson
  • Van Ness & Broadway
  • Van Ness & Union
  • Van Ness & Greenwich
  • Van Ness & Chestnut
  • Van Ness & Francisco
  • Van Ness & North Point

86-BALLPARK SHUTTLE Stops

To and from the game:

  • Bacon & San Bruno
  • then nonstop to the ballpark

FOOTBALL SHUTTLE Stops

To and from the game:

  • Gilman & 3rd (southeast corners)
  • then nonstop to the ballpark
  • Returning, the headsigns read "Connects with Streetcars"

Changes for 2006 Season

No major changes.


Service from outside of San Francisco

For transit service to the ballpark from other locations in the Bay Area, call 511. Bay Area transit information can also be found on the 511 Transit web site.

BART riders: BART-to-Muni discount coupons are not valid for special service to Monster Park (Candlestick).

  • From the East Bay, take BART to Montgomery Station and walk to Sutter & Sansome Streets where you catch Muni's 9X line to Monster Park (Candlestick).
  • From San Mateo County, take BART to Balboa Park Station, then catch Muni's 28X line on Geneva Avenue to Monster Park (Candlestick).

Ferry riders: From the Ferry Building, walk 1/2 mile southwest, or take Muni line 21 or 31 from Steuart and Market, out Market Street to Sutter & Sansome, where you catch Muni's 9X line to Monster Park (Candlestick).

Caltrain riders: Take Caltrain to Millbrae, then take BART to Balboa Park Station, then catch Muni's 28X line on Geneva Avenue to Monster Park (Candlestick).

Or, take Caltrain to San Francisco Station at 4th & Townsend. Then choose one of the following:

  • walk 1/2 mile northwest to 4th & Folsom, where you can catch the 9X Ballpark Express to the stadium, or
  • cross King Street and 4th Street to the T-Third Street light rail station on 4th at King. Ride the T-Third south to 3rd & Gilman/Paul station, and transfer to the Football Shuttle to Monster Park (Candlestick), or
  • take the N-Judah or T-Third to Mongomery Station, where you can catch the 9X Ballpark Express on Sutter at Sansome.

Or, take Caltrain to 22nd Street Station, walk east to Third Street and south to 23rd. Ride the T-Third south to 3rd & Gilman/Paul station, and transfer to the Football Shuttle to Monster Park (Candlestick).

AC Transit riders: Take AC Transit to San Francisco's Transbay Terminal and walk to Sutter & Sansome Streets where you catch Muni's 9X line to Monster Park (Candlestick) OR catch line 5, 6 or 38 at the terminal and transfer to line 9X at Market and Stockton/4th Streets.

Golden Gate bus riders: Take Golden Gate Transit Geary lines to Van Ness & McAllister or Van Ness lines to Van Ness & Sutter, where you can catch Muni's 47X line to Monster Park (Candlestick). Or take Golden Gate Transit's 49ers service.

SamTrans riders: Transfer to BART or Caltrain, or take SamTrans's 49ers service.

Accessibility: All buses on each Muni ballpark line are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Call 415-701-4485 with questions or see our Accessibility section.


Muni Fares to Monster Park (Candlestick)

9X, 28X and 47X: Special Event Fare. Keep your football transfer with you for your return ride from Monster Park (Candlestick).

86 Bacon & San Bruno shuttle, Football shuttle: Regular fares apply.


When express service isn't available

During times that express service is not running, you can still get to Monster Park (Candlestick):

Take the 29-SUNSET from 25th Avenue north of the park, or Sunset Blvd. south of the park, Stonestown (transfer from the 28-19TH AVENUE), Garfield/Grafton between Junipero Serra and Plymouth, or Geneva Avenue between Plymouth and Mission (including Balboa Park BART).

The 29-SUNSET stops at Gilman Avenue & Bill Walsh Way (formerly Giants Drive), a short walk through the parking lot to the stadium.

Plan a trip to Monster Park (Candlestick) (at 511.org). This does not include express service. Notes on the trip planner are available.


For More Information

For more information on Muni's service to Monster Park (Candlestick), please call Muni's Telephone Information Center.

   
   

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