Clean, pretty & newish-renovated station. They're updating ADA now/have been for several months…read more Trains almost always on time, lots of free parking (get a pass inside to keep inside your windshield), a lot of homeless around this station though and it gets so hot out there! It's a sad reflection of our society & times though, and not of Capital Corridor, but you will see it while you're there and some may or may not approach you (like anywhere). There's a jail nearby/down the street and when some people get released, they don't have anywhere else to go. I've seen deer and raccoons in the early morning hours. Last winter, I saw a family of four deer waltz by in the parking lot -that was something. As long as I don't see any big cats or mountain lions *=D Anyway the trains are really nice as well as the conductors and Martinez is somewhat of a hub. You can head towards San Jose, Richmond, Sac, Bakersfield etc. Check them out on IG, Twitter, their app (great for checking current train ETA times, or their website to see all the route, ticket, and pass options.

Taking the Capitol Corridor to Sacramento did not get off to a great start. We arrived at the…read moreMartinez station and found the lot was full. We needed overnight parking and at first could not find any spots nearby. I checked with the station agent who directed me (with rather poor directions) to a lot on the other side of the tracks. So we had a bit of a hike back to the station. Glad we had left plenty of time. The Capitol Corridor train certainly beats BART. Seats are comfortable and you can actually hear the announcements over the PA system. The Capitol Corridor offers a cafe car which we did not need, but that is a good feature. Once we arrived in Sacramento we had a bit of a walk to Old Town where we had planned to have lunch. We did not check out the Sacramento Amtrak station until our return trip. It looks newer from the outside than it does on the inside. Large waiting room with very uncomfortable wooden seating. The waiting area was also very warm so we waited outside where the metal seating (under shade) was clean and much more comfortable than the wooden seats inside. Signage on train arrivals and track numbers were clear. Very helpful as you need to know which one of six tracks and, of course, which direction you are headed. Plan on a few minutes to walk to your train. The walk way is nicely landscaped. Much nicer than anything I have seen with BART. All in all a great way to head to Sacramento (or other destinations) if you don't want to drive.

Part of my daily routine while motoring to USF…read more Watch out for pedestrians when dropping onto Stanyan from Oak - they don't stop, and sometimes are hard to see. Seriously, whatever happened to that lesson we learned in kindergarten...before crossing a street...stop, look both ways, then cross.

I have passed by the old street sign leading to this ramp so many times coming through the Park…read moreeastbound on Oak Street, and never really thought twice about its potential utility as a circulation route...until today, when Jill and I were driving back from the non-existent Yelp lunch that never happened in lieu of the Yelp potluck that never happened. This little mini highway-style cloverleaf ramp is so helpful in getting you onto Stanyan and on your way toward the Geary/USF/Laurel Village areas from the Irving and 7th/UCSF/Parnassus area. Previously, if I needed to traverse this route, I would probably have turned right, southbound onto Stanyan from eastbound Oak, and then turned in at Page and made a u-turn to come back northbound on Stanyan. But never again!!!!! Try it out sometime, its fun! (I have a lot of time on my hands.)

I was waiting for the #45 and Kearney and Geary. Two #30 buses showed up at the same time and I…read morehopped on for an adventure. A lovely tour of Chinatown, Bay Street, and down Chestnut St. Jumped off at The Steiner stop and into Peet's. I was only a 1/2 mile from my destination and had a nice morning walk. Hoping to catch the Orient Express again!

I accidentally took the 30S on Tuesday, June 21st on my way from Downtown to the Marina. What is…read morethe 30S you ask? Well, I was wondering the same thing after I hopped on the bus. After searching google, next muni and the muni app, I still couldn't find the answer. That is, until we got to North Point & Polk and the driver announced it was the last stop. All I could think was, I not in the Marina yet! I can see how this could be convenient if you're just trying to get to Chinatown or North Beach, but don't make the same mistake as me. If you're going to the Marina, wait for the normal 30. This won't take you there. So what does 30S stand for? Beats me, but I ended up calling it the short bus. So maybe the 30 short?

I take either the S or the SA home to the east bay every single day. With the exception of one…read moretime, the buses are always on time, at least within 5 minutes. The buses are like nice tour buses, there is free wi-fi, theres a light above your seat, the seat reclines, the drivers are always nice and friendly. The price is cheaper than bart, and u dont have to deal with the smelly bum guys, ladies with fish in plastic bags, and obnoxious teenagers screaming and texting in your face.

Dear S Line (Rest in Peace SA Line), Oh why did you had to…read morecut the service for the SA line! This bus line and all transbay buses are like hidden gems! Here are my top reasons for riding the transbay whenver possible: 1. plenty of room- not only do I get my own seat, but I can stretch my toes and take the seat next to me usually since the bus is never full 2. Clean- I don't see the beautiful "art" that often plagues MUNI or the trash that fills BART 3. free wireless Internet- I get to surf the Internet and fall asleep doing it with two seats 4. friendlier bus drivers- no cranky folks- since they have a limited # of stops to stop at, they tend to be in better spirits. 5. Quite often cheaper than BART 1 way. $4 one way. Now if you live in Fremont and take the transbay, that is a steal! Get their monthly transbay pass and save over half your BART commute bill! 6. Love the translink card. Just press and I'm in. No need for change or bills. 7. On Time- With the advent of cell phones, no one is ever on time. You can, however, count on these buses to be on time and to leave on time! (literally....) 8. Comfy seats- they recline! oh yes! there is a reading light! yes! now they just need to put in "mood" lighting and they can be a road version of Virgin Airlines

This was my first using the Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco. For only $4.50 and 30 minute ride,…read moreI went from the East Bay to the SF Embarcadero. OMG how easy it was to navigate the ferry. Tip: Download the SF Ferry App to save time & get schedules. Upper & Lower deck seating. Indoor or deck seating. Plenty of tables, bankette seating. Place for strollers, bicycles. Snack bar that serves alcohol like wine, beer & mimosas to small snacks. The view to San Francisco is beautiful arriving & departing Gate G. The closest street is Mission. When you arrive it's easy to get on the Muni system, a trolley, a tour bus, or an Uber/Lyft. If you're going to SF Giants game or the Chase Center, there's a special events Ferry for that. Don't worry if your event ends late, the special events ferry will take you back to Alameda &!Oakkand. Study the schedules to plant plenty enough time to travel. For example. I arrived at Gate G and I was going to The Presidio District. There's a free Go shuttle, but it takes about 40 minutes to get there with all the stops. If you're running short on time, grab a taxi or an Uber to drop you off quicker. Since then, I have taken the Ferry four more times. Why did I wait so long. Next is the BART system. See you some more on Yelp 2026

Dumb. Today the ferry was full- many had been waiting in line for half an hour. Would've been nice…read moreif someone counted out the passengers so we didn't have to wait around only to be told we wouldn't get on. Plus, the damn inconvenience- the Clipper Card website and app are super annoying. The website makes you upload your credit card, only to redirect you to the Apple Store to download the app in your phone which then requires you to reenter your same credit card because the 2 don't work together. The fee is $5.10 in each direction but the card only uploads in whole dollars and tries to get you to upload $10, $20 or $50 at a time. Don't fall for it- just type in the amount $11. Still, what a way to skim money off people, ugh. There is no explanation on how to do any of this at the actual landing so unless you came with someone who told you how to get a clipper card, it'll take you quite a while to jump through the hoops to get one. Also, they require each passenger to have their own clipper card, so even if your family is willing to pay for your fare, they can't. You still have to upload your own clipper card. And after all the time it takes to do this, you will probably just miss the ferry anyway, just like us.

We LOVE the Ferry Building but HATE the traffic going and trying to find a parking spot. So we…read moredecided to ride the ferry and kick back for the ride. It was $28 pp Round Trip. The ferry came on time and the boat had plenty of tables and seating both in/out. There's an also a light refreshment area where you can purchase both alcoholic/non-alcoholic refreshments and light snacks. Overall, this is an ideal way to visit SF w/o all the hassle of traffic/parking. We liked it so much, we'll be doing it again! Bon Voyage!

I can't comment as a commuter but as a San Franciscan who was out to enjoy a gorgeous day on the…read morewater, this was great. I just tapped my Clipper card and I was on. Beautiful views of both SF and Sausalito coming and going. It seems they slow down when going by Alcatraz and you can get a good look. There is a bar and snacks by we just stayed out on the deck and looked at the terrific views. We rode over to Sausalito, walked around, had lunch. Bd took the ferry back (About a half hour ride). It was great.

The 57 Parkmerced is one of the best bus routes. This route is a great alternative and a lifesaver…read more When lines like the M Ocean View, 28 19th Ave & 29 Sunset are crowded, the 57 is here. I don't recall seeing buses on this route getting crowded - that's always a good thing. This route now takes passengers to/from Daly City Bart Station. Props to this part - convenience indeed! Here is something to know: Inbound terminal - West Portal Station Outbound terminal - Lakeshore Plaza* *The sign is keyed for Lakeshore Plaza but the terminal is on Sloat Blvd & 36th Ave

This new bus route is absolutely GREAT for those that need to get to Daly City BART in a hurry. The…read moreinbound and outbound buses both get there fairly quickly.

This is by far one of my favorite bus lines for the sole reason that it comes when it says it will…read more I don't need to whip out my quickmuni app cause I know that on the hour and half hour right outside Castro station, without a doubt. I've waited for my fair share of buses that never show up....29 and 52, I'm calling you out! The drivers for this line are also much friendlier...it's probably cause its just a small neighboorhood route from Castro to Noe Valley to Diamond Heights. They recognize you, say hi, and often make conversation...they also have no problem stopping and waiting in case you are a smidgen late unlike some other buses that will leave you in the dust even though they see you in their mirrors/people are asking for them to wait a minute.

Hm, I wrote a review for the outbound route of this bus, but it's pretty applicable to the inbound…read moreroute as well: TLDR: Probably the best MUNI line in the entire city (though I guess the bar is not high). Also, pretty sure this bus is the best because of its cons. See below. Cons: - Doesn't go anywhere anybody really wants to go. Which explains why nobody is ever on it. It's basically just a bus for the folks who live in the steep part of Noe Valley. - Doesn't run frequently enough. Pros: - Never anybody crazy on it, runs mostly on schedule. - Clean. Because it's not as well trafficked as other routes. - Bus drivers tend to be nicer. Because they don't have to deal with the crazy of the other routes. - Fast. It tends to take neighborhoody streets (Diamond, Eureka), that aren't as trafficked as other routes. As a result, you get down to the Castro pretty quickly and transfer to the MUNI metro to get to downtown. If all goes well, you can catch a bus from pretty central Noe Valley (24th + Diamondish) to downtown (Powell/Montgomery) in 20 minutes (assuming you catch the first inbound train and no delays on the muni metro, which, let's be honest, is wishful thinking -- but hey! It's happened occasionally.) BONUS: - No known reports of people pooping on it.