San Francisco: Muni
The city's public transportation is run by the San Francisco Municipal Railway , or Muni (tel 415/673-6864). A comprehensive network of buses, trolleybuses and cable cars run up and over the city's hills, while the underground trains become streetcars when they emerge from the downtown metro system to split off and serve the suburbs. On buses and trains the flat fare (correct change only) is $1; with each ticket you buy, ask for a free transfer - good for another two rides on a train or bus, and a fifty-percent reduction on cable cars if used within ninety minutes. Local groceries have begun to vend single-ride tokens (80ยข), which save money and take care of the annoyance of not having correct change. Cable cars cost $2 one-way (no transfers). Most of the streetcar lines (J, K, L, M and N) require proof-of-payment (meaning they can check your ticket), so hold on to a valid ticket, pass or transfer (they often do check) or you may be subject to a steep fine.If you're staying a few days, the Muni Passport is available in one-day, three-day and seven-day denominations ($6, $10, $15) and is valid for unlimited travel on the Muni system and BART stations within the city limits. A Fast Pass costs $35 for a full calendar month. Muni trains run throughout the night on a limited service, except those on the M-Ocean View line, which stop around 1am. Buses run all night, but services are greatly reduced after midnight. For more information , pick up the handy Muni map from the Visitor Information Center or bookstores.
Bikes are allowed on MUNI buses equipped with bicycle racks (on the front of the bus) and on Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART , except during peak commute hours.
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