San Francisco Transportation Tips by cruisingbug

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Getting TO/AROUND: You can't go to San Francisco and NOT ride on a cable car - but if you plan to pick up a ride at Union Square, expect long lines. There are actually four cable car lines, so if you just want to ride one for the experience, you could take a bus or walk to a less touristy line than the Market Street - Fisherman's Wharf route. The traffic island stop actually on Union Square was referred to as "Fantasy Island" by the operator, as people who wait there can only dream of finding a seat...

It costs $3 to ride the cable car - all other MUNI modes of transportation cost $1.25. Cable car fares are included in a MUNI pass (we got the 3 days for $15 deal - but actually we would have broken about even just paying as we went and getting transfers).

Also be sure, if you're hanging on the side like I was, to keep all bags, purses, backpacks and heads close in. The cable cars can't swerve, and moving traffic and parked vehicles come pretty close!

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