Transportation & Reach
Because of its unique geography- "making beltways somewhat impractical";
and the results of the freeway revolts of the late 1950s, San Francisco is
one of the few American cities that has opted for European-style arterial
thoroughfares instead of a large network of freeways. Fortunately the city's
transit system is excellent and can opt from BART, Muni, taxi, or ferryboat
- and of course, there's always walking, as many of the city's attractions
are near one another, perfect for a walking tour or city stroll. When
visiting San Francisco, it's a must to take a cable car ride and perhaps the
best is the Powell-Hyde line, which lets you see a lot of famous sights such
as Russian Hill.
San Francisco Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), though located 13 miles (21 km)
south of the city in San Mateo County, is under the jurisdiction of the City
and County of San Francisco. SFO is primarily adjacent to the cities of
Millbrae and San Bruno, but also borders the most southern part of the city
of South San Francisco. SFO is an international gateway, with the largest
international terminal in North America.
San Francisco Railway Transportation:
Commuter rail is provided by two complementary agencies. Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) is the regional rapid transit system which connects San
Francisco with the East Bay through the Transbay Tube. The line runs under
Market Street to Civic Center, where it turns south to the Mission District,
the southern part of the city, and through northern San Mateo County, to the
San Francisco International Airport, and Millbrae. The Caltrain rail system
runs from San Francisco along the Peninsula down to San Jose.
Local Transportation of San Francisco:
San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni): Public transit solely within the city of San Francisco is provided
predominantly by the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). The city-owned
system operates both a combined light rail/subway system (the Muni Metro)
and a bus network that includes trolleybuses, standard diesel motorcoaches
and diesel hybrid buses.
The Metro streetcars run on surface streets in outlying
neighborhoods but underground in the downtown area. Additionally, Muni runs
the highly visible F Market historic streetcar line, which runs on surface
streets from Castro Street to Fisherman's Wharf (through Market Street), and
the iconic San Francisco cable car system, which has been designated as a
National Historic Landmark.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the
regional rapid transit system which connects San Francisco with the East Bay
through the Transbay Tube. A small fleet of commuter and tourist ferries
operate from the Ferry Building and Pier 39 to points in Marin County,
Oakland, and north to Vallejo in Solano County.
Hotels & Accommodation
San Francisco has hotel options to suit every pocket just like its varied
attractions. One of the chief business and tourist focal of the world, this
city offers comfort and style for budget and splurge travelers. So whether a
hip new hotel, an old standard or a budget inn, the city has it all.
| Hotels of San Francisco |
Average Rates |
| 5-Star |
$ 650-450 |
| 4-Star |
$ 400-250 |
| 2-Star |
$ 250-150 |
| Budget Hotels |
$ 150-80 |
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