J Line — Gold

Embarcadero → Balboa Park

10 stations

Terminals

Embarcadero → Balboa Park

Stations

Hours

Varies by system

Cost

Varies

About This Line

Muni J-Church: Downtown subway through Castro and Noe Valley to Balboa Park. Scenic surface run along Church Street with views of the city. Fare: $2.50 USD.

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Noe Valley & Dolores Park by J-Church

Church & 18th Street

Dolores Park picnic & city views (10:00 AM)

Church & 24th Street

Noe Valley shops on 24th Street (12:00 PM)

All Stations

Church & 18th Street

Church & 24th Street

Church & 30th Street

Payment & Passes

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Clipper Card

$3.00 card + fare value

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Bay Area rechargeable card for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and ferries. Single card for all regional transit.

📍 BART stations, Walgreens, CVS, retail kiosks

💡 One-time $3 fee. Works across entire Bay Area - essential for getting around.

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Visitor Clipper

$20 / $50 / $100 USD

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Pre-loaded Clipper for tourists - comes with $20, $50, or $100 in transit value already loaded.

📍 Fisherman's Wharf visitor centers, airport, online

💡 Skip registration - just tap and go. Convenient for short visits.

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MuniMobile App

Pay-per-ride or day pass within app

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Muni-specific app with mobile tickets and pass sales. Works for Muni buses and cable cars.

📍 Download MuniMobile app, Apple/Google Pay

💡 Great for quick one-off trips. Save receipt codes - no internet needed to ride.