We fully intended to do a cable car ride during our week in San Francisco however with so much do do in the city we did not have the time to queue. We queued for about 25 minutes the one day to do the Hyde / Powell but had hardly moved so gave up. Maybe next time...

The must do activity. We took the cable car from the end point not far from Ghirardelly till the Powell. It's so much fun. The waiting time is around 45-60 min ll day long, apart if you come early morning or late in the ev. The most fun is of course if you hang outside of the train. If you... More

hang off the side just like on tv. it was fun...steep and the operators are super friendly. They are very professional. Sometimes in the evening, if it isn't busy you can ring the bell and yes...even in your mid 30s that is fun!

We grabbed the Cable Car and rode from one terminus to the other. With me using a walker, it wasn't too bad getting through the line or even climbing up on the car. We ended up sitting in the front facing seats and had a decent view but Diana said it was much more enjoyable on the way back when... More

A little pricey at $6 (cash only) a person to go a few miles, but how can you come to San Fran and not ride the cable car, once. We even went looking for a box of Rice-a-roni to take fun photos (but found none). The ride was fun but very crowded. We were told to avoid the turnaround (crowds)... More

How can you not ride an authentic cable car when visiting San Fran. It's a little pricey for a round trip and plan on getting packed in like a sardine. I would recommend boarding at one of the street stops instead of Market Street cause you'll wait there for hours. We rode on the back of the car, which had... More

While in SF, don't miss a Cable Car ride, it's cool. Don't need more than half an hour to make the trip from Hyde St. at Fisherman's Warf to Union Square.

Okay, so waiting over 1 1/2 hours to get on the cable car was not so fun but what a ride when you get on. Try to get up front on the outside for a great view. Came back at night and seeing the lights of the Bay Bridge and streets lit up was beautiful.

Good fun for sure, but not the most efficient way to travel. Worth doing, but if youre not afraid of walking, that is in some cases recommended. Travelling upwards yes, but along the wharf no.