Explore the Rich History of Transit at the San Francisco Railway Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from anywhere in the San Francisco Peninsula, take US-101 North toward San Francisco. Continue on US-101 until you reach the exit for I-80 East toward Bay Bridge. Merge onto I-80 East and continue for approximately 2 miles. Take the exit for 5th St/Howard St. and turn left onto Howard St. Continue on Howard St. for about 0.4 miles and then turn right onto Steuart St. The San Francisco Railway Museum will be on your left at 77 Steuart St. Parking in the area may incur costs, so look for metered parking or available garages nearby.

• Public Transportation (BART)

  If you prefer public transportation, you can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. Board a BART train heading toward San Francisco and get off at the Embarcadero station. Once you exit the station, walk north on Drumm St. until you reach the intersection with Market St. Turn left onto Market St., then turn right onto Steuart St. The San Francisco Railway Museum will be on your right at 77 Steuart St. BART fares vary depending on your starting location, so check the BART website for exact fare information.

• Public Transportation (Muni)

  You can also use the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni). Take any Muni bus or light rail that goes to the Embarcadero area. Get off at the Embarcadero and walk north on Drumm St. to Market St. Turn left on Market St. and then right on Steuart St. The San Francisco Railway Museum is located at 77 Steuart St. Muni fares are generally $3.00 for a single ride, so be prepared to pay with cash or a Clipper card.