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BART train to Powell StreetorWelcome Pickups transfer to downtown San Francisco?

The short answer

For one traveler the BART train to Powell Street is cheaper by US$54.20. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The BART train to Powell Street is quicker: 29 min against 30 min.

BART train to Powell Street: 05:00–23:59. Welcome Pickups transfer to downtown San Francisco: Runs all night.

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 Welcome Pickups 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 StreetWelcome Pickups transfer to downtown San FranciscoDifference
1US$11.80about US$66US$54.20
2US$23.60about US$66US$42.40
3US$35.40about US$66US$30.60
4US$47.20about US$132US$84.80
5US$59about US$132US$73
6US$70.80about US$132US$61.20
7US$82.60about US$198US$115.40
8US$94.40about US$198US$103.60

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

How to pay for BART
transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to downtown San Francisco
From
Driver meets you outside baggage claim at your terminal with a name board
To
Any address in San Francisco
Runs
All night
Journey
30 min

The price is fixed and paid when you book. A night rate of €63 applies at some hours; the price is shown when you book.

The sedan seats three: larger vehicles are quoted when you book. Up to an hour of waiting after landing is included.

Welcome Pickups transfer to downtown San Francisco: price for every party size

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