# Taxi from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf

A taxi from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf costs about $13.90, day or night (2.3 mi, about 13 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. 2.3 mi, about 13 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Sacramento Street and Hyde 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) | $13.90 | $13.25–$20.40 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $13.90 | $13.25–$20.40 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $13.90 | $13.25–$20.40 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $13.90 | $13.25–$20.40 | 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: 2.10 mi, 4.8 min in slow traffic: $9.98 ([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): $0.42 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Total, typical traffic: $13.90

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: 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.
- **Drop-off: Fisherman's Wharf.** The waterfront at the north end of the city, with Pier 39 and its sea lions, and the Alcatraz boats from Pier 33 nearby.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf?

About $13.90 on a weekday in the daytime, $13.25 to $20.40 depending on traffic, for 2.3 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 $13.90 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

Union Square is in Within 15 miles of the city limits. Fisherman's Wharf 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 Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/san-francisco/union-square-to-fishermans-wharf/ (checked 3 November 2026)