San Francisco public transport includes Muni buses and streetcars, cable cars, and BART, with downtown stations connecting you to city destinations.
- Muni includes buses and the J Church streetcar.
- BART connects to downtown stations, including Montgomery Street.
Which transit services operate in San Francisco?
San Francisco transit includes Muni buses and streetcars, cable cars, and BART.
Muni provides bus service at the Mission Dolores Basilica and a streetcar stop nearby. BART connects downtown stations such as Montgomery Street and 16th and Mission.
The hotel’s guest rooms are in Nob Hill, where you can plan around several downtown station connections.
How can you use Muni buses, streetcars, and cable cars?
The 22 Fillmore bus stops at the Mission Dolores Basilica, while the J Church streetcar stops one block west on Church Street. The Basilica stands at the intersection of 16th and Dolores streets.
For a Mission Dolores visit, you can use the 22 Fillmore stop at the Basilica or the J Church stop on Church Street. Cable cars are another part of San Francisco’s public transport network.
When is BART useful for getting around?
BART connects to Montgomery Street, a station for reaching the Museum of San Francisco, and to 16th and Mission near the Mission Dolores Basilica.
The Museum of San Francisco is at 608 Commercial Street in downtown San Francisco, on the site of the first mint in the West, built during the Gold Rush. For another downtown stop and its surrounding sights, see what to know about Union Square.
For a visit to Mission Dolores, the 16th and Mission BART station is three blocks east of the Basilica.
What should you know about fares and passes?
Transit fare and pass prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Museum admission is free, but a free ticket is required; a donation of $10 is suggested. Free docent tours take place every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m..
The museum’s hours and ticket arrangements can change. Its downtown address is on Commercial Street, and Montgomery Street is the BART connection.
Prices and times checked November 2026.
How do you get from Nob Hill to downtown stations?
From Nob Hill Hotel, Union Square/Market Street is about 14 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car. Powell Street is about 15 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car, while Chinatown-Rose Pak is about 18 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car. What to know about Nob Hill can help with local neighborhood context when planning station connections.
These downtown stations provide connections to several city destinations.
For an airport arrival, how to get from SFO to Nob Hill is a separate route to plan.
FAQs
Does the J Church streetcar stop at Mission Dolores?
It stops on Church Street, one block west of the Mission Dolores Basilica. The 22 Fillmore bus stops at the Basilica.
Which BART station serves the Museum of San Francisco?
Montgomery Street is the BART station connection for the museum.
Do you need a ticket for the Museum of San Francisco?
Admission is free, but you need a free ticket. A donation of $10 is suggested.