Looking to find your way around Union Square? We've compiled transportation and parking information to make your next visit an easy one.
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Union Square offers a wide variety of parking garages within and surrounding our district. Once you've parked, it's very easy to get around on foot.
Parking is easy and convenient in Union Square. Below is a list of local parking garages and rates. For a full list of city garages and info visit: SFPark.org. You can also download their app to check parking availability and rates. For private, reserved parking, we recommend you check out ParkNow. Please note there are several valet options as well, including a special valet program at Neiman Marcus and at the White House Garage.
Walking
Union Square is a short walk from Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco Centre, Chinatown, the Theater District, Nob Hill, Lombard Street and more. You can walk a little further to North Beach, the Ferry Building, the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf or they are easily accessible by Street Car or Cable Car.
Driving From the Bay Bridge
- Take the Fremont Street exit to Mission Street.
- Turn left onto Mission Street.
- Turn right at Third Street.
- As you cross Market Street, make a left onto Geary Street.
- Stay on Geary Street and as you cross Stockton Street, Union Square Park will be on your right.
Driving from the North Bay & Golden Gate Bridge
- Continue left onto 101 South off the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Make a slight left onto Lombard Street.
- Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue.
- Turn left onto Post Street and as you cross Powell Street, Union Square will be on your right.
Driving from the South Bay
- When heading on 101 North towards the Bay Bridge, take the 4th Street exit.
- Follow one block ahead and take a left at 3rd Street.
- Crossing over Market Street, make an immediate left onto Geary Street.
- As you cross Stockton Street, Union Square will be on your right.
BART
BART station in Union Square will take you to the East or South Bay.
Website: BART.gov
Twitter: @sfbart
Where to catch in Union Square: Powell St. Station
Cost: Varies according to distance traveledCable Cars
The most iconic form of transit in the city, these will take you from the foot of Market and Powell Streets to the north side of the city near Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.
Where to catch: Along Powell Street at several stops.
Website: sfmta.com
Cost: $6 per rideMUNI Metro
The MUNI trains run above and underground throughout various parts of the city.
Where to catch: Powell St. Station
**F trains are above ground at Powell and Market – note that trains are historic
Website: sfmta.com
Twitter: @sfmta_muni
Cost: $2.50 per ride, $1.25 for youth 5-17 & seniors, children under 4 ride free
MUNI+ is a mobile app available for Android and iPhone to help you get around.MUNI Buses
MUNI buses supplement the MUNI trains with routes all over SF.
Where to catch: several stops in Union Square.
Website: sfmta.com
Twitter: @sfmta_muni
Cost: $2.50 per ride, $1.25 for youth 5-17 & seniors, children under 4 ride free
MUNI+ is a mobile app available for Android and iPhone to help you get around.CalTrain
If you wish to visit the South Bay, connections are available from the T Muni Train and Muni Buses.
Website: caltrain.com
Twitter: @caltrain_news
Where to Catch: In SOMA at 4th and Townsend St.
Cost: Varies depending on your destinationAmtrak
Amtrak trains with connecting service to Amtrak Thruway buses reach more than 90 destinations in the California.
Website: amtrak.com
Twitter: @Amtrak
Where to Catch: The San Francisco Shopping Center Amtrak Thruway Bus Station.
Cost: Varies depending on your destinationTaxis
Taxis can be tough to catch in SF – we recommend you stop by one of the major hotels to ask them to hail you a cab.
The number for Yellow Cab is: (415) 333-3333 and their website can be found at www.yellowcabsf.com.
Full list of taxi companies.Bike Share
Ford GoBike is the Bay Area’s bike share system, with hundreds of stations and thousands of bikes including new pedal assist ebikes available exclusively in San Francisco.
Website: fordgobike.com
Cost: $2 a trip or $15 a month for unlimited 45 minute trips (Additional pricing options can be found here)
Where to get/park a bike:
•Union Square (Powell St at Post St)
•Cyril Magnin St at Ellis St
•Powell St BART One (Market St at 4th St)•Powell St BART Two (Market St at 5th)
Lyft & Uber
Lyft is a mobile app that allows you to do peer to peer ride sharing. For more info download the app or visit Lyft.me.
Uber is an on-demand private driver service. For more info, download the app or visit uber.com. -
Parking is easy and convenient in Union Square. Below is a list of local parking garages and rates. For a full list of city garages and info visit SFPark.org. You can also download their app to check parking availability and rates. For private, reserved parking, we recommend you check out ParkNow.
Please note there are several valet options as well, including a special valet program at Neiman Marcus and at the White House Garage.
22 Fourth Street Garage
PhoneAddress22 4th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
United StatesHoursMon - Fri 7am - 9pm
Sat - Sun 9am - 9pm
PricingFirst 20 mins | $2
Hourly | $6
12 hour max | $26
24 hour max | $45
DiscountsEarly Bird Special - $21 (in by 8:30am, out by 7pm)
Additional InformationLocated just South of Union Square, this garage provides easy access to Union Square and the Westfield San Francisco Centre as well as 4th Streets many hotels, restaurants and shops.
For all those who have electric vehicles, the 22 4th St. Garage has one charging station.
450 Sutter Street Garage
PhoneAddress450 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesHoursOpen 24 Hours a Day
PricingFirst Hour | $8
Every 30 min. after | $3
24 hour max | $41
DiscountsEvening Special (Enter after 4:00 pm and exit by 11:59 pm) - $16
Hotel Special (Park for 24 hours with IN & OUT privileges) - $39
Additional InformationConveniently located in the heart of downtown SF, this full valet service, 24/7 garage is steps away from Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Financial District, and Union Square, San Francisco's most recognized fashion, travel, dining, and theater destination. The 450 Sutter garage has been serving Union Square since 1929.
Ellis - O’Farrell Garage
PhoneAddress123 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesHoursSun. - Thur. 5:30-1:00am
Fri. - Sat. 5:30-2:00amPricingMidnight - 9am | $2
9am - noon | $3
Noon - 3pm | $3.50
3pm - 6pm | $3.50
6pm - midnight | $1DiscountsAM Off-Peak Discount - $2 off (in before 7:30am)
PM Off-Peak Discount - $2 off (out after 7pm)
Weekday Early Bird - 19 (in before 7:30am, out after 7pm)Additional InformationCentrally located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square District, the Ellis-O’Farrell Garage is a ten story, City-owned public parking garage committed to the community and providing inexpensive rates for visitors to the area. With entrances off both O’Farrell and Ellis Streets, they are conveniently located when visiting Union Square to shop, dine, enjoy a show or just to take in the excitement that is only found in Union Square. The garage offers five pay stations as well as friendly cashiers, electrical charging stations and ATMs. Disability access parking is available on all levels, close to elevators.
The Ellis-O'Farrell Garage has two charging stations for anyone with an electric vehicle.
Marriott Union Square Garage
PhoneAddress527 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesHours24 Hours a Day
PricingHourly Rates | $9
Daily Maximum | $51 max for 24 hours
DiscountsEarly Bird Special - $17 (In by 9am, out by 7pm)
Additional InformationLocated just off of Union Square Park, the Marriott Hotel is a CityPark garage that is open to the public.
The Marriot also has two charging stations for anyone with an electric vehicle.
Mason O’Farrell Garage
PhoneAddress325 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United StatesPricingFirst Hour | $8
Every 30 min. after | $4
24 hour max | $35
DiscountsEarly Bird Special - $17 (in by 10am, out by 7pm)
Evening Special - $22 (in after 5:30pm, out by 9:30am next morning)
Hotel Guest Special - $39 per day
Theatre Special - $15 (Up to 5 hrs.)
SFSU Special - $14 (Up to 12 hrs.)
Union Square Employee - $14 for 10 hours or $16 for 10-12 hours
Additional InformationLocated in Union Square's renowned theater district, the iconic Mason O’Farrell Garage is home to five national car rental agencies, two restaurants, specialty retail, and, of course. a secure 24/7 parking garage. The Garage offers competitive daily, monthly, and special parking rates for downtown workers and has 1,100 parking stalls.
Pro Park
PhoneAddress433 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United StatesHoursOpen 24 Hours
Pricing$1.50 each 15 mins
12 hour max | $21.00
24 hour max | $27.00
Sutter Stockton Garage
PhoneAddress444 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesLinkPricingMidnight - 9am | $1
9am - noon | $3
Noon - 3pm | $4.50
3pm - 6pm | $3
6pm - midnight | $1.50
24 hr max | $36
*Rates subject to change
DiscountsWeekday Off-Peak Discounts - $2 off before 8:30am & after 6:30pm (must stay min. 3 hrs)
Additional InformationLocated just above Union Square Park with easy access to all of Union Square's fabulous shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, this is a City-owned garage that offers parking for visitors and local workers.
Anybody with an electric vehicle may charge their car at any of the six charging stations on the first floor and the two on the second floor.
Union Square Garage
PhoneAddress333 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesLinkHours24 hours
PricingMidnight - 9am | $2.50
9am - noon| $3
noon - 3pm | $6
3pm - 6pm | $4
6pm - midnight | $2
24 hour max | $36DiscountsWeekday Off-peak Discounts - $2 off before 8:30am & after 6:30pm (must stay min 3 hours)
Additional InformationThe Union Square Garage is located in the heart of Union Square right under Union Square Park. When it was built in 1941, it was the first underground parking garage in the world. Today, it offers a convenient and central place to park for visitors to the Union Square area. Entry is on Geary St. between Powell and Stockton St.
Anyone with an electric vehicle may come charge their car at one of Union Square Garage's five charging stations.
White House Garage
PhoneAddress223 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
United StatesHours24 hours
PricingEvery half hour | $3.75
24 hour max | $34
DiscountsEarly Bird - $21 (In between 4am - 10am, good for 12 hours Mon. - Sat.)
Evening Special - $12 (Enter after 7pm, exit before 8am)
Sunday Special - $15 (Car must leave by midnight)
Additional InformationConveniently located in downtown San Francisco on the corner of Grant and Sutter, this San Francisco landmark is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The White House Garage serves all downtown hotels, Union Square, the Financial District, Chinatown and shopping.
Yerba Buena/5th & Mission Garage
PhoneAddress833 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
United StatesHours24 hours
PricingMidnight - 9am | $2
9am - noon | $3
Noon - 3pm | $3.50
3pm - 6pm | $3.50
6pm - midnight | $1.50
24 hour max | $34
DiscountsOff-Peak AM Discount - $2 (in before 8:30am)
Off-Peak PM Discount - $2 (out after 6:30pm)
Additional InformationThe 5th and Mission Parking Garage is the City's largest and busiest parking garage, encompassing a full city block. It is conveniently located just south of Union Square within walking distance of the vibrand neighborhood and just across the street from the Westfiend San Francisco Centre.
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Union Square offers a wide variety of parking garages and within and surrounding our district. Once you've parked, it's very easy to get around on foot.
The key to parking in Union Square is having a plan! Pick one of these parking lots or reserve a spot in advance, and you'll be all set. It can be difficult to find on street parking, but if you want to go for it, we do suggest using SFPark.org to help you find the best spot.