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BART train to Powell StreetorKiwitaxi transfer to downtown San Francisco?

The short answer

For one traveler the BART train to Powell Street is cheaper by US$70.20. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The BART train to Powell Street is quicker: 29 min against 1 h 20.

BART train to Powell Street: 05:00–23:59. Kiwitaxi transfer to downtown San Francisco: hours not recorded.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in USD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Kiwitaxi transfer to downtown San Francisco is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersBART train to Powell StreetKiwitaxi transfer to downtown San FranciscoDifference
1US$11.80about US$82US$70.20
2US$23.60about US$82US$58.40
3US$35.40about US$82US$46.60
4US$47.20about US$82US$34.80
5US$59about US$164US$105
6US$70.80about US$164US$93.20
7US$82.60about US$164US$81.40
8US$94.40about US$164US$69.60

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
YellowRed · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)BART train to Powell Street
From
BART station on the departures level of the International Terminal, by the G Gates
To
Powell Street station under Market Street, a block south of Union Square
Luggage
Keep luggage under your seat, on your lap or in the space by the doors, and keep the doorways clear.
Runs
05:00–23:59
Journey
28–31 min

Board a Yellow Line train towards Antioch or a Red Line train towards Richmond; both stop at Powell Street.

Tap out with the same card or phone you tapped in with, or you are charged a $7.55 penalty fare.

BART train to Powell Street: price for every party size

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