Taxi from Moscone Center to The Castro
A taxi from Moscone Center to The Castro costs about $15.85, day or night (3.5 mi, about 15 min). From the official San Francisco taxi tariff in force since 1 July 2025, checked 3 November 2026.
Fare
- 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 | $15.85 | $15.20–$23.00 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | $15.85 | $15.20–$23.00 | Only the traffic |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | $15.85 | $15.20–$23.00 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | $15.85 | $15.20–$23.00 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Moscone Center
- The city's convention centre in SoMa, between Howard and Mission Streets. Traffic is heavy around it during big conferences.
- Drop-off: The Castro
- The Castro neighbourhood around the Castro Theatre and the rainbow-flag corner of Castro and Market Streets.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Moscone Center to The Castro?
- About $15.85 on a weekday in the daytime, $15.20 to $23.00 depending on traffic, for 3.5 mi (about 15 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 $15.85 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
Moscone Center is in Within 15 miles of the city limits. The Castro 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 Route 80 (I-80), Central Freeway (US-101), Duboce Avenue, Dolores Street and 18th Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
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