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Market Street Railway

San Francisco, CA
415 956-0472
Ranked #110 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Restored street cars run on tracks up and down the Market Street Railway.
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Vallejo
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Fun for all. Especially if you have ridden this type of street car in the past. Take the grand children. Suggest if this intrest you, visit the Westen Railroad Museum east of Susiun on Hwy 12. Many operating restored historical inter-urban cars. Rides are available More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

A good family ride if you've never done it before. Otherwise, take the bus or underground both of which are faster. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

My favorite vehicle is the Milan street car. There are some that look better, but it reminds me of one of my most awesome friends who is from Milan and would always point out the Milan streetcar going by (they're the yellowy-orange colored ones). The ride is very, very slow, but if you're riding this thing it's for the fun... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

In a City with the iconic Cable Cars, the rail cars are classic, rickety, brought in from all over the US and run constantly. Sometimes the things break down though and there is a wait. Also called the F-line and will take you from the Castro all the way down Market and up to the Ferry Building and down the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

The Market Street Railway (aka F Line) transports you from the Castro District and Moscone Convention Center along Market Street to the SF Rail Museum and the Ferry Terminal where it turns to run along the entire length of the Embarcadero to Ghirardelli Square. While on Market, it stops at several BART stations but more importantly at the terminus of... More

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