San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency · USD · verified 2026-04-15
San Francisco transit fares
Muni Metro, buses, historic streetcars
Published fares (snapshot)
Figures reflect operator-published tariffs - not a substitute for station validators or agency fare engines.
| Adult Clipper / MuniMobile single ride | $2.50 |
|---|---|
| Transfers | Free Muni transfers within 120 minutes using same Clipper media. |
Rider tips
- BART and Caltrain fares are governed by separate agencies.
- Cable cars have premium cash fares.
Reference trip vs taxi
Same 5.0 mi · 15m reference used on rideshare hub pages. Transit shows a representative single-ride amount (median of tabular rows or flat fare).
- Representative transit ride
- $2.50
- Metered taxi (standard)
- $27.87
- $25.81 – $35.37 traffic band
Live calculator
Route door-to-door with OpenStreetMap - compare metered taxi and rideshare on identical GPS distance.
Route in San Francisco
Transit fares stay on this page; taxi and app estimates appear after routing.
FAQ
What does a single San Francisco transit ride cost?
Adult Clipper / MuniMobile single ride: 2.5 USD before concessions (see SFMTA fares).
Which agency operates this network?
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency sets fares cited here; confirm details at SFMTA fares.
Do transfers cost extra?
Free Muni transfers within 120 minutes using same Clipper media.
Why can San Francisco taxis cost much more than transit?
Taxis charge regulated distance and time on curb-to-curb routing; transit spreads fixed infrastructure costs differently - compare both tools before deciding.