Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable
Union Square, San Francisco
Source: sfmta.com, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Two of the three cable car lines start at Powell and Market and run toward the Fisherman's Wharf area. The third starts at California and Market.
Insider tip
SFMTA says to prepay with MuniMobile or Clipper to avoid long lines.
What the guides say about Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable
The plaza at Union Square is the middle of the shopping district, and the cable car start at Powell and Market is a short walk. SFMTA says the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines start at Powell and Market and run toward the Fisherman's Wharf area, and the California line starts at California and Market.
SFMTA says the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines start at Powell and Market and run toward Fisherman's Wharf, and the California line starts at California and Market and runs to Van Ness Avenue. Prepay with MuniMobile or a Clipper card to avoid long lines at the turntable, and note that cash needs exact change. Several guides say the queue at Powell and Market is the longest, and a few suggest boarding farther along the route, which isn't hard to do.
The Powell-Hyde line and the Powell-Mason line both start at Powell and Market, at the turntable, and run toward the Fisherman's Wharf area.
What's on near Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable
Smaller local events at and near Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable
John Proctor Is the Villain Theatre and shows
12 Nov to 13 Dec · American Conservatory Theater, Union Square
American Conservatory Theater stages John Proctor Is the Villain from 12 November to 13 December.
Map · Source: American Conservatory Theater
Jennifer Steinkamp: It's a nice day for a white wedding. Exhibition
On now, until 3 Dec · Humboldt Bank Building, Market Street
Free projection installation at the Humboldt Bank Building, 785 Market St, first run 22 August to 3 December 2026 (a second run follows 14 December to 15 January).
Free · Map · Source: SFMOMA
Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney Concert
20 to 22 Nov · American Conservatory Theater, Union Square
Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney perform at American Conservatory Theater from 20 to 22 November.
Map · Source: American Conservatory Theater
Jennifer Steinkamp: It's a nice day for a white wedding. (second run) Exhibition
14 Dec 2026 to 15 Jan 2027 · Humboldt Bank Building, Market Street
Second run of the free projection installation at the Humboldt Bank Building, 785 Market St.
Free · Map · Source: SFMOMA
Seven Realms of Attar Theatre and shows
23 Jan 2027 · American Conservatory Theater, Union Square
American Conservatory Theater presents Seven Realms of Attar on 23 January at 7:30 pm.
19:30 · Map · Source: American Conservatory Theater
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Around Union Square
Cable car turntable, Gump's, John's Grill, the Geary Theater
Union Square has 7 places on the map. It runs from the Powell and Market cable car turntable up to Sutter Street and across to Grant Avenue.
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Good to know
- What is the address of Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable?
- Powell St & Market St, San Francisco.
- How long do you need at Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable?
- Plan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable?
- Morning.
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