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Muni is the best option to get across town—especially Downtown—quickly and affordably. Muni gets you there without the headaches of traffic, parking or surge pricing. In 2024, Muni received its highest overall satisfaction rating since we began surveying riders in 2001. Here are just some of the ways you can get downtown easily and leave the hassle of driving behind.
All San Franciscans are within two or three blocks of a Muni stop, so it’s easy to hop on board and experience the convenience yourself. Use SFMTA.com/FindAStop, Trip Planner or call 511 to plan your Muni trip downtown.
Here are some popular destinations and how long it takes to get there.
| Origin | Destination | Transit Route | Estimated Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Portal | Montgomery Station | Muni Metro (K/L/M lines) | ~15 minutes |
| 24th St. & Mission | Salesforce Tower | 14/14R | ~20 minutes |
| Marina | Downtown SF | 30X Marina Express | ~20 minutes |
| Richmond District | Downtown SF | 1X California Express | ~25 minutes |
| North Point | Van Ness & Market | 49/19 + short walk | ~15 minutes |
| Outer Sunset | Powell Station | L Taraval | ~30 minutes |
| Bayview | Downtown SF | T Third | ~25 minutes |
| Downtown SF | Mission Bay | 15X Mission Bay Express | ~10 minutes |
Routes with Rapid service became more rapid: Rapid bus service along Geary Boulevard and Mission Street offers riders heading downtown convenient and speedy options. Thanks to Muni Forward improvements, including 22 miles of new transit lanes installed since 2020, travel times have become 18% faster along the 38R Geary Rapid west of Van Ness Avenue and 9% faster along the entire 14 Mission route. Rapid bus service on these routes run throughout the day.
1X California Express: The 1X California Express brings express service from the Richmond District and Pacific Heights to downtown during the morning and evening rush hours.
30X Marina Express: The 30X Marina Express brings express service from the Marina to downtown during the morning rush hours.
California Street Cable Car All-Day Muni pass: Cable cars aren’t just for tourists, and the California Street Cable Car line offers direct, scenic service to downtown from Nob Hill, Chinatown and Polk Street. We offer special MuniMobile Passports that include Cable Cars on the SFMTA’s MuniMobile app, making it even easier to get up and down San Francisco’s iconic hills. The more you use the pass throughout the day, the more you’ll save.
Clean transit stops and shelters: The SFMTA recently increased our cleaning schedule. No one wants to wait for Muni at a grimy stop. All transit shelters are cleaned at least three times a week, and all high-level boarding platforms are cleaned at least five times a week. We also repair transit shelters across the city, including full shelter replacements. If necessary, this includes graffiti removal, replacing glass, benches, map cases and installing the next generation of real-transit information systems. These newer transit displays include destinations, wait times and how crowded vehicles may be.
Safety at stops and stations: Safety is the SFMTA’s highest priority. If you see something that feels unsafe - call 311 or use the Muni Feedback form. Don’t hesitate to help us make Muni safer for everyone.
Muni is safe, and we continue to work to make it even safer. We also work with the San Francisco Police Department, BART, the Department of Emergency Management and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to increase safety staffing in our downtown stations. Riders have someone to turn to for help easily for any issue.