MUNI/BART Fare Options
May 2, 2009 | 10:45 am
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MUNI/BART Fare Options
So is there some more convenient way for a periodic visitor to SFO to pay for the MUNI in particular?
I have a BART pass for taking the BART from the airport to the hotel downtown, but, my customer is accessible via MUNI only. So everytime I head into the MUNI stations downtown I need to have six quarters, and on the way back I need two quarters plus a single to buy a ticket. That's eight quarters a day for four or five days.
I have a BART pass for taking the BART from the airport to the hotel downtown, but, my customer is accessible via MUNI only. So everytime I head into the MUNI stations downtown I need to have six quarters, and on the way back I need two quarters plus a single to buy a ticket. That's eight quarters a day for four or five days.
May 2, 2009 | 12:47 pm
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you can buy a 7 day MUNI passport for $24.
For sale at the Powell St Kiosk among many other places.
http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm
It starts the first day you use it.
http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm
It starts the first day you use it.
May 2, 2009 | 1:00 pm
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Cool - says I can grab it at the airport too before I get on the BART there. Increases the cost per trip if I only go back and forth to work but still more convenient that bringing my piggy bank on the plane. Thanks!
May 2, 2009 | 2:11 pm
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(You might need 8 quarters per ride by luly 1 if the transit agency running Muni has its way (but the Bd. of Supervisors can override that decision).)
Seriously, though, there's another way to avoid traveling with rolls of quarters. MUNI still sells coupon books (paper tokens) for $15 per book of 10-ride coupons. It's perfect for those not using MUNI often enough for a weekly or monthly Pass and yet who don't want to travel with loads of coins. See this site http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/far...=Token+Coupons, as to where to buy these coupon books.
Seriously, though, there's another way to avoid traveling with rolls of quarters. MUNI still sells coupon books (paper tokens) for $15 per book of 10-ride coupons. It's perfect for those not using MUNI often enough for a weekly or monthly Pass and yet who don't want to travel with loads of coins. See this site http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/far...=Token+Coupons, as to where to buy these coupon books.
May 2, 2009 | 2:13 pm
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How do you use these at an unmanned station? The far end station I get on at there's nothing really stopping me from getting on without a ticket even except for the occasional ticket checkers downtown when I get off.
May 2, 2009 | 2:25 pm
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If you're paying by token at an unstaffed MUNI Metro station, or on a bus or streetcar, give the vehicle operator your coupon and make sure you get a fare receipt/transfer in return. Fare checkers have been trained that tokens can't be paid at unstaffed station locations but need to be given to the operator on board.
May 4, 2009 | 11:49 pm
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Another option is to get a translink card. Works really great, no need to think about change. If you plan on being back to SF, you can get it for free at the moment.
May 5, 2009 | 1:42 am
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Another option is to get a translink card. Works really great, no need to think about change. If you plan on being back to SF, you can get it for free at the moment.
From the website:
Join the TransLink Trial Group and Be Heard!
The highly anticipated arrival of TransLink on Muni is almost here! The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is in its trial phase and needs your help.
BE AMONG THE FIRST!
The SFMTA is inviting a limited number of Muni customers to become trial participants for TransLink....
The highly anticipated arrival of TransLink on Muni is almost here! The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is in its trial phase and needs your help.
BE AMONG THE FIRST!
The SFMTA is inviting a limited number of Muni customers to become trial participants for TransLink....
*IMPORTANT: TransLink cannot be used on cable cars, BART (including inside Metro Stations) or Caltrain. You will not be able to use TransLink to pay your fare on any of these services...
Jun 14, 2009 | 6:38 am
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I was in SF about two weeks ago and when I visited the Train Museum (probably a different official name), the agent gave me some pointers:
(1) A bus (trolley) transfer is good until the cutoff time, generally two to four hours (depending on how nice the driver is
) on any buses or muni trains in that period of time, this includes multiple trips as well as a return trip to your starting point.
(2) Seniors (over 65) pay only $0.50.
(3) They are using reconditioned trolleys (which get as far as Fisherman's Wharf), which were originally used in places like Italy, Germany etc. For nostalgic and historic reasons these are fun to ride.
(1) A bus (trolley) transfer is good until the cutoff time, generally two to four hours (depending on how nice the driver is
) on any buses or muni trains in that period of time, this includes multiple trips as well as a return trip to your starting point.(2) Seniors (over 65) pay only $0.50.
(3) They are using reconditioned trolleys (which get as far as Fisherman's Wharf), which were originally used in places like Italy, Germany etc. For nostalgic and historic reasons these are fun to ride.
Jun 14, 2009 | 8:32 am
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Just a few clarifications on the last post. Eff. 7/1/09, senior fare goes to 0.75. Adult fare increases to $2. Reconditioned, historic streetcars are on the Market St. line only (Castro to Ferry Bldg. and up to Fisherman's wharf.).
Jun 14, 2009 | 12:31 pm
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I got a Translink card a couple weeks ago and used it all last week - works great. You have to hold it to the sensor noticeably longer than the version they have here in Chicago but it works. ar better than dealing with cash or the goofy token/ticket booklets.