San Francisco Muni Metro

Jul 8

The Muni Metro is the electric light rail system that serves San Francisco. Operating on six lines throughout the city, the Muni Metro is the fastest way of getting around San Francisco on public transit.

Update: August 25, 2020

After some equipment failures and an employee testing positive for Coronavirus, Metro lines have been replaced with bus lines.

Update: August 22, 2020

The SFMTA has opened the J, N and S Muni Metro lines and two combination lines LK and TM. Daily service is 10 minutes or less and the COVID-19 Core Service map update can be found below. For more info check out the SFMTA service expansion page.

The Muni Core Service Plan Map (as of August 22, 20202). Source: SFMTA

How to Board & Exit The Muni Metro

The Muni Metro vehicles operate both above ground and underground in different areas of the city. The entrance to each car actually changes as it makes the transition from inside to outside, so boarding the same Muni Metro car can be different depending on what station or stop you board.

Boarding a Muni Metro at an Above Ground Stop

When the Muni Metro is at an above ground stop on the street, board the vehicle at the driver's doors. You pay your fare at the machine next to the driver. If you have a transfer, a pass or use the smartphone app to pay your fare, then you can board at any door.

Boarding a Muni Metro Train in a Station

To board a Muni Metro train in a station, you must first purchase your ticket from one of the kiosks and enter the station through the gates. If you have a pass, transfer or are using the smartphone app, you can show the attendant in the ticket booth and they will let you pass through the gates.

Transfer Rules

You can transfer to and from Muni Bus and Muni Metro as long as it is within a 90 minute window of your first payment. There are no additional charges for transferring between different Muni Metro or Muni Bus routes.