Powell-Hyde Line — Dark Red
Powell & Market → Hyde & Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
3 stations
Terminals
Powell & Market → Hyde & Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
Stations
3
Hours
Varies by system
Cost
Varies
About This Line
Powell-Hyde Cable Car: The most scenic cable car line. From Powell & Market through Nob Hill and Russian Hill with stunning Alcatraz and Bay views, ending at Ghirardelli Square near Fisherman's Wharf. Fare: $8 USD (cash only, Clipper not accepted). The steepest cable car line.
Classic SF Cable Car Experience
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Board at Powell turnaround — watch operators spin the car! (9:00 AM)
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Free Cable Car Museum & Grace Cathedral (9:20 AM)
Hyde & Beach (Aquatic Park)
Ghirardelli Square chocolate & Alcatraz views (9:40 AM)
All Stations
Payment & Passes
Clipper Card
$3.00 card + fare valueBay Area rechargeable card for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and ferries. Single card for all regional transit.
📍 BART stations, Walgreens, CVS, retail kiosks
Visitor Clipper
$20 / $50 / $100 USDPre-loaded Clipper for tourists - comes with $20, $50, or $100 in transit value already loaded.
📍 Fisherman's Wharf visitor centers, airport, online
MuniMobile App
Pay-per-ride or day pass within appMuni-specific app with mobile tickets and pass sales. Works for Muni buses and cable cars.
📍 Download MuniMobile app, Apple/Google Pay