Lombard Street in San Francisco is about a 12-minute walk from Francisco Bay Inn, a San Francisco motel, and the Powell/Hyde Cable Car stops at Hyde Street and Lombard Street. You can visit on foot or use the cable car to reach the stop; SFMTA advises riders to prepay with MuniMobile or a Clipper card to avoid long lines.
- Location: Hyde Street and Lombard Street is a Powell/Hyde Cable Car stop.
Where the famous crooked block is
Lombard Street is served by the Powell/Hyde Cable Car at its intersection with Hyde Street. The stop is number 15078 for inbound service and 15077 for outbound service.
The cable car’s outbound route runs via Powell, Jackson and Hyde streets to Beach Street (Victorian Park). Inbound service runs from Hyde and Beach streets via Hyde, Washington and Powell streets to Market Street.
How do you get to Lombard Street?
You can walk or ride the Powell/Hyde Cable Car to the Hyde Street and Lombard Street stop. The line is marked PH on the Official Muni Map.
The SFMTA advises riders to prepay with MuniMobile or a Clipper card to avoid long lines. Cable car operating hours and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
If you’re planning to ride elsewhere on the line, its route also serves stops at Hyde Street and Chestnut Street, Hyde Street and Bay Street, Hyde Street and North Point Street, and Hyde Street and Beach Street. The San Francisco Cable Cars guide covers routes, fares and boarding.
What to expect on the walk and the hill
Safety improvements to Lombard Street included signal-timing adjustments, intersection daylighting, and enhanced crosswalk and intersection striping. The improvements were installed during summer and fall 2016.
Nearby stops around the waterfront
Aquatic Park Historic District is a waterfront destination. The Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli waterfront walk connects those area highlights.
FAQs
Does the Powell/Hyde Cable Car stop at Lombard Street?
Yes. It stops at Hyde Street and Lombard Street. SFMTA assigns different stop IDs for inbound and outbound service.
How can you pay before boarding the cable car?
SFMTA advises prepaying with MuniMobile or a Clipper card to avoid long lines.
What are the Powell/Hyde Cable Car’s operating hours?
The service operates daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; check SFMTA’s official site before you go for current service details.