Muni now has a mobile app (MuniMobile) for iPhones & Android phones. Therefore, it is better to purchase the paper Muni passport at other locations so you do not have to pay the $3.00 additional fee. Warning for Muni passport – If you go to a Walgreens to purchase a Muni passport these days, they will usually give you a Clipper Card and charge you $3.00 extra for each one. Here’s a link to basic fare information: A 7-day passport could be more economical if you will be staying 7 days. In my opinion, the only way for the 1-day passport to be worth its price is you take the cable car at least twice in one day ($7 + $7 = $14) PLUS take the bus at least three times 2-hours apart ($2.75 + $2.75 + $2.75 = $8.25). Right now, a 1-day passport is $21.00 and bus fare is $2.75 for adults with 90-minute transfer privilege and only $1.35 for those under 18 years old and seniors 65 years old and older. IMPORTANT NOTICE: In my opinion, it is NOT worth getting the 1-day passport if you will not be taking multiple cable car rides that day. Passports can be purchased at the Visitors Information Center before the urban trek and at other locations (refer to link below). If you intend to take the cable cars and other public transportation often, it might save you money if you purchase a “passport.” There are three different passports: 1-day, 3-day, and 7day. The vending machines at the Metro stations accept credit cards and will also give out change up to a certain amount only if you pay cash. The cable car conductors will give change. The buses/streetcars/Metro accepts both coins and bills. **The buses/streetcars/Metro trains DO NOT give change so you will need exact fare. The 90-minute transfer is calculated from the time you enter the gate.) (Note: In order to take the Metro, you have to get either a temporary card (Muni ticket) or a Clipper card (has $3.00 extra charge) at the vending machines located by the gates to the Metro station. Transfers for 90 minutes are automatically included when you get a card at the metro stations after paying the fare. Riders should obtain a transfer upon boarding the bus or streetcar after paying the fare. The buses, trolleys, and metro trains provide transfers that are good for at least 90 minutes (usually more time given). The transfers can be used for any direction and for any bus, streetcar, and Metro train but not for cable cars. The CASH fare is $2.75** for adults ($1.35 for those under 18 years old and those 65 years old and older) for everything except for the cable cars. When you get to the city, San Francisco has a pretty good public transportation system. Here is a link to BART’s website for more information about BART stations, fare calculator, and more: The cheapest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco is taking BART. You will definitely need a coat – just in case. Most nights are in the high 50 degrees to 60. Normally the only months that have temperatures above 70 degrees are September and October. San Francisco has a very unusual climate. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AND DO BEFORE YOUR VISIT BRING WARM CLOTHES
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