Cable Car Museum: A Ride Through San Francisco History

Getting There

• Cable Car

  The most direct way to reach the Cable Car Museum is by taking either the Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason cable car lines. Both lines stop right in front of the museum at the corner of Washington and Mason Streets. Cable car single ride fare is $9. You can purchase tickets at kiosks, on the MuniMobile app, or pay cash (exact change only) to the conductor.

• Public Transport

  From downtown San Francisco, you can take the Muni bus line 27 to Leavenworth St & Clay St. From there, walk approximately 2 blocks east on Clay St, then turn left onto Mason St. The museum will be on your right. A single ride on Muni is $3 if paid in cash and $2.50 if paid via MuniMobile or Clipper Card.

• Walking

  From Union Square, walk north on Powell Street. Turn right on Clay Street and walk uphill for three blocks. Turn left onto Mason Street. The museum will be on your right. Note that this is a steep walk. Allow approximately 30 minutes.

• Parking

  Street parking near the Cable Car Museum is limited. Several parking garages are located within a few blocks of the museum. The Fairmont Hotel Parking at 950 Mason Street is about two blocks away. Parking rates vary, but expect to pay around $30-$50 for 2 hours. Other options include the Brocklebank Garage at 1040 Sacramento St and the Crocker Valet Garage at 1045 California St.