Taxi from Cruise Terminal (Pier 27) to Union Square

A taxi from Cruise Terminal (Pier 27) to Union Square costs about $13.25, day or night (1.9 mi, about 13 min). From the official San Francisco taxi tariff in force since 1 July 2025, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered $13.25 $12.60 in light traffic · $19.75 in heavy 1.9 mi · about 13 min

Pick-up charge, Taxicab rate of fare, includes the first 0.2 miSan Francisco Taxicab Rates of Fare (updated 14 May 2025)
$4.15
Taxicab rate of fare: 1.55 mi, 7.1 min in slow trafficSan Francisco Taxicab Rates of Fare (updated 14 May 2025)
$9.62
Included in the pick-up chargeSan Francisco Taxicab Rates of Fare (updated 14 May 2025)
−$0.65
Meter steps of 0.65 (a started step counts)San Francisco Taxicab Rates of Fare (updated 14 May 2025)
$0.13
Total, typical traffic
$13.25

The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Luggage that doesn't fit inside or in the closed trunk, per piece (up to): $1.00 may be added.
Cleaning fee, if the taxi is left unfit for passengers (up to): $150.00 may be added.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	$13.25	$12.60–$19.75	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	$13.25	$12.60–$19.75	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	$13.25	$12.60–$19.75	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	$13.25	$12.60–$19.75	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Cruise Terminal (Pier 27): The James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero, where most cruise ships dock.
Drop-off: Union Square: The square at the centre of the shopping district, ringed by hotels and department stores, with the Powell Street cable cars a block away.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Cruise Terminal (Pier 27) to Union Square?: About $13.25 on a weekday in the daytime, $12.60 to $19.75 depending on traffic, for 1.9 mi (about 13 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: $4.15 to start, then $3.25 per mile.
Which surcharges apply?: None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about $13.25 at any time.
What else may be added?: Luggage that doesn't fit inside or in the closed trunk, per piece (up to) $1.00; Cleaning fee, if the taxi is left unfit for passengers (up to) $150.00.

Zones and charges on this trip

Cruise Terminal (Pier 27) is in Within 15 miles of the city limits. Union Square is in Within 15 miles of the city limits.

Charge	On this trip	When it applies
Out-of-town trip, more than 15 miles beyond the city limits (150% of the meter)	No	Trips starting at City and County of San Francisco, ending outside Within 15 miles of the city limits

Route

Usually via Battery Street, Montgomery Street and Sutter Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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