Discover the Charm of the San Francisco Cable Car Museum

Getting There

• Cable Car

  If you're in the Union Square area, walk to the Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround (located at Powell and Market Streets). Board the Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason cable car. Enjoy the scenic ride as you ascend the hills of San Francisco. Get off at the stop closest to the museum at Mason Street. The Cable Car Museum is a short walk away at 1201 Mason St. Look for the signs directing you toward the museum.

• Bus

  Head to the nearest Muni bus stop and catch the 19 Polk or 30 Stockton bus. Ride until you reach the intersection of Mason Street and California Street. From there, walk north on Mason Street for about 3 blocks until you reach the Cable Car Museum at 1201 Mason St. This route offers a nice urban experience as you navigate through the city streets.

• Walking

  If you are near the Fisherman’s Wharf area, you can enjoy a scenic walk to the Cable Car Museum. Head east on Jefferson Street towards Powell Street, then turn left onto Powell Street. Continue walking until you reach California Street, then turn right onto California. Walk uphill until you reach Mason Street, then turn left. The museum will be on your left at 1201 Mason St.

• BART and Muni

  If you are coming from the East Bay, take BART to the Montgomery Street station. Once you exit the station, head to the Muni bus stop on Market Street. Catch the 8 Bayshore or 38 Geary bus and get off at the intersection of California and Mason Streets. Walk north on Mason Street for 3 blocks to reach the Cable Car Museum at 1201 Mason St.