Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025
Summary
Starting Saturday, June 21, Muni service changes will go into effect. These changes are part of our ongoing work to solve the SFMTA’s near-term budget deficit while minimizing its impacts on San Francisco. While we had to make the difficult decision to cut service in some cases, we’re also taking every opportunity we can to improve your trips.
To help you prepare, we’ll share more details about the service plan below. For even more in-depth information, including how community feedback shaped our approach and ways to get in touch for a service plan presentation or assistance in another language, visit our Muni Service Changes blog.
Service Change Summary
Beginning June 21, three Muni routes will switch back -- changing from inbound to outbound service -- at Market Street during weekdays: the 5 Fulton, 9 San Bruno and 31 Balboa. Additionally, two more routes -- the 6 Haight/Parnassus and 21 Hayes -- will be consolidated into one new route: the 6 Hayes/Parnassus. This new route will also switchback once it reaches Market Street. These changes will free up resources -- namely vehicles and operators -- for use on other Muni routes where needed.
Notes:
- Riders will then be able to transfer at Market Street to get to their destination where Muni buses will provide service approximately every three to four minutes. Additionally, riders may transfer to the Market Street subway where the five Muni Metro lines together provide service approximately every two minutes on weekdays.
- Once you board a Muni bus or train, you have two hours to make free transfers to any other Muni vehicle.
- Be sure to receive real-time Muni service alerts via email or text by signing up through our Email and Text Subscriptions page.
The following table outlines the weekday changes to the 5 Fulton, 9 San Bruno and 31 Balboa routes.
| Route & Direction | Days & Hours of Service | Service Change Summary | Missed Stops | Alternate Stop Locations |
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| 5 Fulton Inbound to Downtown |
Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Switchback will begin at McAllister & Jones via Jones, Golden Gate, Market to regular outbound route |
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| 5 Fulton Outbound to Ocean Beach |
Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Regular route from McAllister & Leavenworth |
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| 9 San Bruno Inbound to Downtown |
Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Regular route to new terminal on 11th St & Market St |
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| 9 San Bruno Outbound to Visitacion Valley |
Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Regular route from 11th & Market |
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| 31 Balboa Inbound to Downtown |
Effective Saturday, June 21 Daily, All Hours of Service |
Switchback will begin at Eddy & Cyril Magnin via Cyril Magnin to terminal at Cyril Magnin St & Market St |
Riders may transfer to the 30 Stockton, 45 Union/Stockton, or T Third for continued service into SoMa and to Caltrain.
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| 31 Balboa Outbound to The Richmond |
Effective Saturday, June 21 Daily, All Hours of Service |
From terminal via Cyril Magnin, Market, Turk to regular route | Riders may use the 30 Stockton, 45 Union/Stockton, or T Third for northbound service to Market Street, then transfer to the outbound 31 Balboa at Cyril Magnin St & Market St |
Service Maps
5 Fulton Map
9 San Bruno Map
31 Balboa Map
New 6 Hayes-Parnassus Route
Beginning with the start of service on Saturday, June 21, the former 6 Haight-Parnassus and 21 Hayes routes will be consolidated into the new 6 Hayes-Parnassus Route which will operate between The Inner Sunset and Civic Center. This new route is being created to help address the agency's budget deficit by utilizing existing resources more efficiently while minimizing impacts to our riders.
6 Hayes/Parnassus Route Maps
Stop Changes to Improve Safety and Access
Starting June 21, 2025, we are also making changes to some bus stops. These changes are not connected to the agency’s budget shortfall. They are part of our ongoing work to help make Muni safer and more reliable.
- The outbound stop at 228 Bayshore Blvd will move about 240 feet south, to the intersection at Costa Street. This moves the bus stop further away from where multiple lanes of traffic merge to improve safety.
Map
- The outbound stop at 4th St & Berry St will move to 4th St & Townsend St to avoid conflicts with right-turning traffic onto Berry.
- New stops will be added in both directions on Hudson Ave & Newhall St. This will bring riders closer to the Third Street corridor and nearby homes.
Maps
- The inbound stop on Lincoln Way & Great Highway will be relocated to the east side of the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as part of the Great Highway closure to improve access.
Map
- A new 28 19th Avenue Rapid stops will be added in both directions at 19th Ave & Lincoln Way. This will help more riders enjoy quicker trips on the 28R 19th Avenue Rapid and decrease crowding on the 28 19th Avenue.
Map
- The inbound stop at Clayton St & Carmel St will be relocated to the north side of the intersection. This will help reduce conflicts with lane merging and improve safety.
Map
- The outbound stops Naples St & Geneva Ave and Naples St & Rolph St will be consolidated into one stop, which will be located on Naples St at Rolph St on the north side of Rolph. This will help improve safety for riders.
- The outbound stops at Curtis St & Prague St and Prague St & Drake St will be consolidated into one stop, which will be located on Curtis St at Prague St on the east side of Prague. This will be at a sidewalk with a level curb, improving safety for riders boarding.
- The inbound stop at Lombard St & Lyon St will be moved to the west side of Lyon. This will help improve accessibility.
Maps
- The inbound Still St & Lyell St stop for both routes will be relocated west, closer to the crosswalk, for improved stop visibility.
Map
- The by-request segment of the route that serves Hoffman Street will be removed. Removing this optional section of the route will improve reliability and travel times on the remainder of the route.
- A new outbound stop will be added at Clipper St & Diamond St. This will facilitate transfers to the 35 Eureka, which serves the Hoffman area.
Map
- The inbound stop at Hudson Ave & Ardath Ct will be relocated to the south by approximately 75 feet for better boarding access.
Map
- Stops in the Stonestown Mall area will be consolidated:
- The outbound 20th Ave & Buckingham Way and the 20th Ave/Stonestown stops will be consolidated to a mid-point between the two in front of Whole Foods Market. This will help to improve reliability and reduce travel times.
- The inbound stop on 20th Ave & Buckingham Way will be removed to improve reliability and travel times. The existing stop on 20th Ave/Stonestown is just a two-minute walk south from this stop.
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- The outbound direction will be rerouted so that it stays on Folsom between Ripley and Bernal Heights Boulevard. This reroute avoids tight turns and improves safety. As part of the reroute:
- The outbound stop on Ripley St & Folsom St will be relocated to Folsom St & Ripley St.
- The outbound stop on Ripley St & Alabama St will be discontinued.
- The outbound stop at Bradford St & Bernal Heights Blvd will be relocated to Bernal Heights Blvd & Bradford St.
Map
N Judah Bus and N Judah Owl
- The inbound stop at Cole St & Carl St will be discontinued to improve stop efficiency; the existing stop at Carl St & Cole St will remain in service.
- The inbound stop at Fillmore St & Haight St will be relocated around the corner to Haight St & Fillmore St to improve stop efficiency and accessibility.
- The outbound stop at Carl St & Cole St will be relocated around the corner to Cole St & Carl St to improve stop efficiency and accessibility.
Maps
