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How to get from Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail?

From Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Van Ness to North Beach in North Beach, take the L light rail from Van Ness station to Montgomery Street station. Next, take the 8BX bus from Kearny St & Geary St station to Powell St & Bay St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Beach on the Moovit app.

21min$2.75
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to North Beach
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Montgomery Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Powell St & Bay St
    ID 16045
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Beach
    Walk to
    North Beach
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Ness to North Beach

The distance between Van Ness and North Beach is approximately 2.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness to North Beach by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Van Ness to North Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Van Ness to North Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Van Ness) and destination (North Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Light Rail line L, Bus line 8BX.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Van Ness and North Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The L light rail line goes from Montgomery Street station near Van Ness in Soma to Kearny St & Geary St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kearny St & Geary St station near North Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Ness to North Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Van Ness and North Beach by light rail and bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Van Ness to get to North Beach?

    Get on the L light rail from the Montgomery Street station near Van Ness in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Van Ness and North Beach?

    Get off the light rail at the Kearny St & Geary St stop, which is closest to North Beach.

  • When is the last BART from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The last BART from Van Ness in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is the Daly City - Dublin/Pleasanton line. It leaves the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station at 4:26 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The first bus from Van Ness in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr. It leaves the 11th St & Market St stop at 9:08 PM.

  • When is the last cable car from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The last cable car from Van Ness in Soma to North Beach in North Beach is the Powell - Mason Cable Car line. It leaves the Powell St & Market St station at 4:05 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Van Ness to North Beach?

    The ride from Van Ness to North Beach costs $2.75.

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