# Taxi from North Beach (Washington Square) to Caltrain, 4th and King

A taxi from North Beach (Washington Square) to Caltrain, 4th and King costs about $14.55, day or night (2.7 mi, about 15 min). From the official San Francisco taxi tariff in force since 1 July 2025, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the San Francisco tariff in force from 1 July 2025. Status: Verified. 2.7 mi, about 15 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Montgomery Street, 1st Street and Brannan Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $14.55 | $13.90–$21.70 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $14.55 | $13.90–$21.70 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $14.55 | $13.90–$21.70 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $14.55 | $13.90–$21.70 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Taxicab rate of fare, includes the first 0.2 mi: $4.15 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Taxicab rate of fare: 2.41 mi, 4.9 min in slow traffic: $11.00 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −$0.65 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Meter steps of 0.65 (a started step counts): $0.05 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Total, typical traffic: $14.55

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: North Beach (Washington Square).** The old Italian quarter around Washington Square, with cafés, Saints Peter and Paul Church and Coit Tower above.
- **Drop-off: Caltrain, 4th and King.** The Caltrain terminal at 4th and King Streets, for trains down the Peninsula to Palo Alto and San Jose.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from North Beach (Washington Square) to Caltrain, 4th and King?

About $14.55 on a weekday in the daytime, $13.90 to $21.70 depending on traffic, for 2.7 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 $14.55 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

North Beach (Washington Square) is in Within 15 miles of the city limits. Caltrain, 4th and King 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 |

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The full tariff: [San Francisco taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/san-francisco/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from North Beach (Washington Square) to Caltrain, 4th and King, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/san-francisco/north-beach-to-caltrain-4th-king/ (checked 3 November 2026)