This is a pretty cool muni station: it is one of the newest ones in the city! There are artifacts…read moreon display like sewing machines found buried under this station when they were excavating! What! How cool is that. Thankfully it was taken care of and preserved for the public to see and learn about. What a treat. A museum / station, what a great combo and good use of this space. Adds a little charm to the place the stairs are VERY long (tall?). Thi is so far under ground! Take the escalator unless you want a workout. Or take the elevator like the seniors know what to do immediately after getting off the train! savvy seniors know the pro tips There's also an open space above the station free for you to hangout. It was empty when I went

Down, down, down into the Earth they went - through the crust, towards the mantle, and down to the…read morevery core of the beast. Down ... down... and down... They went down the stairs, escalators, and elevators. The journey to the center was a quiet one, one of reflection, and one of solitude. It was a time to reflect on life, the history and meaning of the station, the magnificent feat of engineering, and the groceries or nom noms bought from the ancient city within the city, the historic landmark, the national, and frankly global, treasure, that is SF Chinatown. True to human form, a testament to perseverance and endurance, elderly folks were also making the long journey up the long staircases. Just like what you see on the characteristic, steeply graded slopes of SF's iconic hills, there were elderly groups making the trek up and down. The wait time was short, and the station was clean. It was very well lit, and it seemed like a very long descent. It felt safe too with security features everywhere. It was an enjoyable experience going through the station with all the arts displays and historic relics on display. It did speak to the hardships that our families endured or worked through in the old factories that used to be there. Our community has a voice; these are very important points in history that should not be forgotten or lost.

Since growing up in San Francisco & Oakland, CA, I have always liked the Powell BART station due to…read moreconvenience in downtown San Francisco & Market St. attractions. Today, I still like stopping here whenever I visit the city. It's not cheap riding from San Jose/Milpitas to this station $10 one way now. I can still remember old times when riding only cost a few bucks. Powell BART station connects riders to all sorts of trains/muni destinations. Public restrooms are always available and staffs do their jobs well. You will see lots of foreign visitors and often hear people speaking in French, Spanish, German, etc. This is one of San Francisco's best stop. It's unfortunate that SF Westfield Shopping Center lost its businesses due to high crimes, high cost of doing business here, and other city regulations. This BART station really had it all years ago, especially when it was easily accessible after stopping here and walking distance to the food court and retail stores. I think Powell Station vibes are still positive for commuters. Advertisements are everywhere. This BART station still feels safe in public and it does feel like home of San Francisco center. I'm still glad that their tunnels and walkways are spacious and can accommodate major transportation for event days. JPMorgan Chase ads are highly visible.

I've chosen to live car-free because of the city's convenience, but BART is making that choice…read moredifficult lately. To be fair, the fares are decent and when it works, it's the best way to get around. However, the consistency just isn't there. Almost every day there is a new 'issue' or delay. The stations are consistently dirty, and broken escalators have become the norm rather than the exception. What's most frustrating, though, is the customer service. I've approached station agents for help only to feel like I'm 'interrupting' their personal phone time or chats with colleagues. A little professional courtesy would go a long way. I want to keep supporting public transit, but the overall experience needs to improve.

I needed help merging my Clipper Cards, and I was treated like a moron. I don't even want to share…read morethe issue because it will just piss me off. I got it kinda resolved. But Fu*k'um. And I'm sure they feel the same about the. Let them.

Always helpful. However if you have questions or need assistance regarding being overcharged for a…read moreride on for example Golden Gate Transit bus system when the Clipper system is down and you cannot tag off. You can remedy that IF you have the Clipper card on your phone OR you call the Clipper customer service number. I know this because I had to deal with such a situation and resolved it successfully by calling the customer service number. I do not have the Clipper card app on my phone by choice.

On my recent weekend in San Francisco, I went on a cable car for the first time in about 15 years…read more So, we were staying at the Intercontinental Hotel down by Union Square, and the cable car station is located right around the corner, about 2 blocks away. That is one of the starting points for the cable car, and we were trying to get to Chinatown. When we arrived on a Saturday morning around 10am, there was a line. It did take us about 30 to 45 minutes to get onto a cable car, but they were moving steadily, and picking up passengers. Once we got on board, however, we noticed that the line had gotten even longer behind us, so we were glad we came when we did. We took the car uphill on the Powell/Hyde line, and told the engineer that we were trying to get to Chinatown. It was pretty much a straight shot uphill on Powell, and then we exited on Jackson Street, which was exactly where we wanted to be in the Chinatown neighborhood. Because we had bought a day long pass, we were able to use it throughout the day. We also had downloaded the Muni mobile app to see where the location of the cable cars were. I was excited to sit on the outside seat, and see the cars going by, other cable cars, and folks on the street waving hello. If you are nervous about the outside-facing cars they do have indoor seating as well. This iconic San Francisco tourist attraction, very unique, cannot be done anywhere else in the country. I highly recommend going on it.

Love this ride through SF, up and down hills, through Chinatown, Union Square…read more Great experience, fun people watching and seeing the neighborhoods & SF Victorian homes. . Lots to see, the cable car is all windows, seating and standing and hanging on from the steps.... It's a wonderful historic beloved part of SF. We used our clipper cards - (for seniors its HALF OFF) but for everyone, if you have one, you don't have to stand in the ticket line. Then, Get in the line around the cable car to board. Music playing, shade, benches too.

Yerba Buena Station is a nice overlooked station as no one writes a review on this. Sorry I was…read morein a rush and didn't find the sign on saying name of art piece over the ticket booths or the artist ‍. Next time I'll take photo of the underground art. This station wasn't as busy as Chinatown station . But there was a lot of events this weekend of dance. It is a nice station with just one escalator going straight up to surface which is much faster than the Chinatown station where that one has like 2 levels going up.

Much of the publicity has been written and debated about the Chinatown subway station but little if…read moreany mention of the other stations on the route. This station is located on the corner of 4th Street and Folsom Street in SOMA (South of Market neighborhood) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WzcaUo2hQOqKct-6xWk9eQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Though I work only a couple blocks away, I was not aware of this station especially since I drive to work daily. Recently, while both my brother's and my vehicle were being serviced, I needed to get to my office after doing some work errands and tasks in Chinatown. This was my perfect opportunity to try this mode of transportation. I caught the train from Chinatown and arrived here in less than ten minutes. It is a bit of a walk even with the escalators that I used. There are elevators available for those who prefer or need them (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=o0jpTcz1IH4oHBq4iX3rdQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). About ten minutes later, I was sitting at my office desk catching up on my work. It's sad to see the low ridership on this or perhaps I rode it on a non-peak time. Regardless, I hope that more locals and visitors take advantage of this which would likely ease the traffic gridlock that often frustrates people in the Chinatown and SOMA neighborhoods.

It's a major subway station connecting multiple lines, and I've transited here with different…read moreoutboard directions. Although the waiting time and frequency for certain lines could vary from time to time.

The station is just your ordinary Muni station. But the surroundings, especially in front of or the…read moreside of the All-Star Cafe is surrounded with druggies, depending what time you're there. Sometimes they hang out in the station or they're on the trains and look, smell, or are horrendous. San Francisco has really let itself go. Police literally drive right by people doing drugs and do nothing about it. Maybe it's because it's just a catch and release thing but San Francisco definitely needs to get their act together.

Colma is my favorite BART station to park at and take the train into the city coming from San Jose…read morewhen I don't want to take public transportation all the way from the South Bay. The parking garage is big and always has a multitude of spots, oftentimes right across from the station entryway which is conveniently directly attached to the garage. Take a short escalator down and you're right in the center of the station. It's 10-20 minutes on BART into SF (depending where you're going) from Colma, avoiding city driving and expensive parking without having too much of a ride in and back. On the weekdays parking is $3 through the BART app (prefill your car information to avoid getting held up) and free on weekends and holidays. Relatively clean and easy to navigate station. There's a machine you can purchase Clipper cards at or refill your card without hassle, check the fare calculator but for a non-discounted ride to Civic Center in SF it's $4.50 at the moment one way. Red and yellow lines frequently stop here, though you will have to transfer at another station for other lines. Just an all around nicely maintained station that I recommend especially if you are parking and riding into the city and are looking for an easy experience.

PARKING ($3) The parking garage fills up a little after…read more9:00AM Monday to Thursday. On Mondays it is definitely the heaviest day; you should probably come by 8:30AM to secure a spot. Fridays less people go to work less of a rush there. Reserved parking on the first and second floors become available after 10:00AM, if your job allows you could plan to come later in the morning to get those parking spots (which are closer to the BART entrance too). Lots of bird poop in certain spots, so beware! Be careful around the turns, you might not see a car coming from the other direction. They do check for parking/payments often here. I see them checking cars often in the mornings. Word of advice to the BART parking checkers though...don't check cars in a parking section that isn't full yet since people are still pulling in. Once I got a ticket maybe 45 seconds after I parked. I paid for parking 30 seconds after the ticket was given to me. (I didn't see it until the evening). It was just annoying that I then needed to spend my time to fight the ticket. Get a EZRider account so you can pay with Clipper Card. If the parking garage fills up the Samtrans parking lot is across the street, also for $3. They accept credit cards as well. Longer walk to get to the station but at least you got a parking spot! ATTENDANTS The attendants are very pleasant and always willing to answer my random questions about parking or losing an item! BATHROOMS Often 1 will be out-of-order. The other bathroom exists for emergencies but the last 2 times I went there was no soap :( THE STATION Also a lot of bird poop recently. On weekday mornings trains to SF come every 7 minutes, so you're never waiting for too long. If you go one more spot North (Daly City) the trains come even more often, but their parking lot fills up way too early. Depending on what train you catch, you may get a seat. In the 8-8:30AM time range there is more people. By 9:00AM you could get a seat in the Antioch line, but maybe not the Richmond line since a lot of commuters get on the train in Millbrae. LOCATION Good location directly off the 280 freeway. Cheap gas stations nearby. In&Out nearby.

This is the most difficult hospital to work with that I have ever encountered in San Francisco…read more It's confusing how to get an appointment, they never returned your calls, and navigating departments is an unbelievably confusing bureaucracy... They own half the real estate in Dogpatch and Mission Bay, yet it seems like an exclusionary organization only accessible to those in their circle.

This station puts right across the street from Chase Center. If you are going to a Warriors game,…read moreyour ticket is your pass to the game. I came off the Caltrain at 4th and King and rode a couple stops to UCSF Mission Bay. Pleasant ride and a bit packed, but the ease of getting to the game relieved a lot of stress with parking, finding parking, and commuting into the city to catch a game. Take public transportation if you can.

It's a small but very clean subway station located in forest hill area. There are many stairs going…read moredown from the ground level to the platform, if you're not taking elevators. I like how clean and quiet this place is.

This is a grand structure. Reminiscent of the old buildings of San Francisco. It is very…read moreconvenient. If you want a great experience try the stairs. I love going through them because they are very challenging. This is a safe and great place to go everywhere in the city

The lines were sooooo long. Maybe they could hire some extra staff to check folks in on long…read morecruises like ours. I will say that the terminal itself was clean and new looking. Restrooms are available on the second floor for customers.

Pier27, I was a little skeptical about you. I mean your terminal is super small from the outside…read more Even the drop-off / pickup area is smaller than any airport I know. But you know what? It works and it works pretty well. Not 100 percent well, but if you're lucky enough to have an early boarding for your cruise ship you will have no problems like us. It was smooth sailing literally. We had friends who came 20 minutes later and ended up waiting in the heat for an hour. So early is the key to check in. Don't forget to have your passports and your boarding passes ready as well as empty water bottles. After Check in, the boarding distance is short. When you return and if you checked your bags there is an area for pickup. We didn't check our bags and had no problems. The only thing here I had a slight problem with is the lack of porters. Took me about 30 minutes to track one down when embarking. Again, I can see how this would be worse if you had a later check in. But kudos, this was such a pleasant experience!