Learning To Travel In San Francisco

Traveling about San Francisco can be a learning experience because of the various types of travel possible and the navigational challenges unique to the area. Here are some examples of transportation available the Bay Area.

Bart

Bart is the city’s public transit by bus and train, and it has eight stations in the city. Bart provides convenient, direct rides between two points such as from downtown to the airport in Oakland. Travelers should study the system maps that show line colors and station locations.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Entertaining and educational, passengers can ride a number of boat tours and cruises. A friendly guide often gives fun information about the city and area, historical and whimsical facts.

Car

The many one-way streets, steep hills and parking challenges often discourage visitors from driving in the metropolis, but park-and-ride facilities are available. Still, even and odd street numbers are always on opposite sides of the street, and the knowledge that many streets do not allow left turns does help when navigating the city.

Streetcar & Trolleys

For a true historic travel experience, many people choose to try the streetcars, cable cars and trolleys. These rides offer authentic San Francisco at its best.Want to know more? Go ahead: San Francisco Cuts Cellphone Service to Stop Protest