Public transit in San Francisco
San Francisco runs on the BART + Muni Metro + Cable Car + Bus + Ferry. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
BART + Muni Metro + Cable Car + Bus + Ferry
Lines / network size
6 metro lines
Single fare
$3 (Muni), $2.50-12 (BART)
Day pass
$5.50 (Muni), no day pass for BART (≈ US$5.50)
How you pay
Clipper card (or app) or MuniMobile app
Top tip
BART connects to the airport (~30 min, ~$10). Muni day pass at $5.50 is great for the cable cars, which would otherwise cost $8 per ride.