There is no shortage of transportation options in San Francisco. Traffic in San Francisco can be heavy and parking is expensive, so public transportation is encouraged to minimize travel costs and times. The symbol of San Francisco, three lines operate almost as they did more than 125 years ago. Six electrically operated lines run on tracks underground downtown and on the streets. The streetcars run on Market Street and along the Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf.
Exact change is required for all fares.
Buses are numbered with destinations marked on the front. Stops are marked by pole signs, street markings, or yellow bands on adjacent utility poles. Exact change is required for all fares. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system links San Francisco with the East Bay and communities to the south and runs until midnight. Tickets are sold by machines at BART stations.