Though taxis are readily available, the large size of Los Angeles makes them expensive and impractical. Taxis are expensive. The network of buses, streetcars and cable cars is the most economical way to get to destinations beyond walking distance. The basic fare includes transfers between the different forms of transport, except for cable cars, which have a separate fare structure. Passengers must have exact change when they board as drivers carry no change.
Taxis are readily available in most of the central area and other major streets.
Because San Francisco occupies a comparatively small area, taxi fares tend to be lower than in most other major cities. For information on local companies, look in the San Francisco Classified Telephone Directory. Buses and streetcars also provide services from the centre to more distant points in the city, including Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks, Mission Dolores, the Presidio and Golden Gate Bridge. Terms and Conditions apply.